Calcium phosphate, dibasic
Agent Name
Calcium phosphate, dibasic
Alternative Name
Calcium hydrogen phosphate
CAS Number
7757-93-9
Formula
Ca.H3-O4-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Calcium hydrogen phosphate; Calcium monohydrogen phosphate anhydrous; Calcium phosphate dibasic anhydrous; Phosphoric acid, calcium salt (1:1); A-Tab; Anhydrous Emcompress; Biofos; Calcium acid phosphate; Calcium dibasic phosphate; Calcium hydrogen orthophosphate; Calcium monohydrogen phosphate; Calcium phosphate (1:1); Calcium phosphate (CaHPO4); Calcium phosphate, dibasic, dental grade; Calcium secondary phosphate; D.C.P.; DCP; Dicafos AN; Dicalcium orthophosphate; Dicalcium phosphate; Fujicalin S; Ipifosc 20; Monocalcium acid phosphate; Monocalcium phosphate; Monohydrogen calcium phosphate; secondary Calcium phosphate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Solid; Practically insoluble in water; [Merck Index] White powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in powdered drink mixes (buffering agent), effervescent tablets, antacids, baking products (leavening agent), animal feeds, mineral supplements, dental products, medications (pelletizing aid and thickening agent), and fertilizers; Also used in the production of ceramics, plastics, and glass; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Calcium."
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