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Calcium pyrophosphate

CAS: 7790-76-3

Overview

Calcium pyrophosphate ( CAS 7790-76-3 ), also known as dicalcium diphosphate and abbreviated as CPP, is an inorganic calcium salt used across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing.

It functions primarily as an acidity regulator, buffering agent, and mild abrasive, depending on the application sector. In oral care, CPP serves as a polishing and abrasive agent in toothpaste formulations.

This material provides controlled enamel cleaning without excessive surface wear. Food manufacturers use it as an acidity regulator and leavening component in processed foods, baked goods, and dry mixes.

It is particularly useful where pH stability during processing is critical. In pharmaceutical solid dosage forms, it acts as a calcium supplement excipient and diluent in tablet manufacturing.

Personal care formulators also incorporate it into specialty powders and cleansing products where mild mechanical action is required. The material is supplied as a white, fine powder in varying particle sizes.

These distributions suit specific abrasive or blending applications. Food-grade and USP pharmaceutical-grade specifications are the most commonly traded, with technical-grade material available for industrial uses.

Bulk quantities are typically offered in multi-kilogram bags or supersacks. Smaller packaging is also available for laboratory and development-scale procurement to meet diverse manufacturing needs.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point1353 °C
Density3.09 g/cm³
Appearancewhite powder
ColorWhite
Odorat 100.00?%. odorless
FormPowder
Water SolubilitySoluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Insoluble in water.
Log P-3.420 (est)

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations. P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code28353100
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

diphosphoric acidcalcium salt (2:1) | Dicalcium diphosphate (acidity regulator) | Ca2P2O7 | Dicalcium pyrophosphate | Diphosphoric acidcalcium salt (1:2) | Calcium phosphate (Ca2P2O7) | Diphosphoric acidcalcium salt | Pyrophosphoric acidcalcium salt (1:2) | CPP

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
7790-76-3
EC Number
232-221-5
Mol. Weight
254.10
HS Code
28353100

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