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DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

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air freshener cleaner, all-purpose/multi-surface cleaner, unknown/other cleaner, glass/window cleaner, mold and mildew remover, indoor cleaner, bathroom, general cleaner, tub/tile/sink cleaner, grout cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, shower drain opener, clog remover cleaner, hard water stain/mineral remover dish detergent or soap, baby bottle dish detergent or soap, dish washer dish detergent or soap, hand rinse aid, dish washer cleaner, carpet stain prevention/treatment, carpet cleaner, floor cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) cleaner, wood (furniture/floor) deodorizer, fabric/upholstery/carpet stain prevention/treatment, fabric/upholstery cleaner, kitchen, general cleaner, degreaser, heavy duty cleaner, dish washer cleaner, counter surface bleach, oxygen laundry additive laundry additive, stain remover laundry detergent laundry detergent, delicate/hand-wash laundry detergent, he/high efficiency laundry detergent, with fabric softener laundry detergent, with fabric softener, he/high efficiency laundry, anti-static spray/wrinkle remover laundry, fabric softener cleaner, metal, stainless steel cleaner, barbeque/grill stain remover and deodorizer, pet cleaner, toy cleaner, disinfectant wax/polish, wood (furniture only) laundry detergent pods, powder dish detergent or soap, dish washer pods, powder products for babies laundry detergent, cold water

SYNONYMS

DIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANHYDROUS, DTXSID1026039, SODIUM HYDROGEN PHOSPHATE, ANHYDROUS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC, ACS GRADE, BCP13559, DIBASIC SODIUM PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS, KS-00000UOU, INS-339(II), CTK2H7134, SODIUM PHOSPHATE,DIBASIC,ANHYDROUS

Common Concerns

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    Skin Allergies & Irritation
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    Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
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Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of general ecotoxicity; damage to vision; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

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Phosphates in detergent cause lake pollution and eutrophication

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high

G. R. Alexander. 1977. The rationale for a ban on detergent phosphate in the Great Lakes Basin. Ciba Foundation symposium(57), 269-84.

A review article reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease in people.

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some

Eberhard Ritz, Kai Hahn, Markus Ketteler, Martin K. Kuhlmann & Johannes Mann. 2012. Phosphate additives in food--a health risk. Deutsches Ärzteblatt international 109(4), 49-55.

A review article reports phosphates increase risk for cardiovascular disease in people with chronic kidney disease.

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some

Jaime Uribarri. 2007. Phosphorus homeostasis in normal health and in chronic kidney disease patients with special emphasis on dietary phosphorus intake. Seminars in dialysis 20(4), 295-301.

A review article reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease in people.

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Robert N. Foley. 2009. Phosphate levels and cardiovascular disease in the general population. Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN 4(6), 1136-9.

A review article reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease in people.

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Geoffrey A. Block, Joachim H. Ix, Markus Ketteler, Kevin J. Martin, Ravi I. Thadhani, Marcello Tonelli, Myles Wolf, Harald Jüppner, Keith Hruska & David C. Wheeler. 2013. Phosphate Homeostasis in CKD: Report of a Scientific Symposium Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation. American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

A review article reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for kidney disease in people.

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Geoffrey A. Block, Joachim H. Ix, Markus Ketteler, Kevin J. Martin, Ravi I. Thadhani, Marcello Tonelli, Myles Wolf, Harald Jüppner, Keith Hruska & David C. Wheeler. 2013. Phosphate Homeostasis in CKD: Report of a Scientific Symposium Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation. American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation.

A peer-reviewed publication reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for coronary artery disease in people.

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Ana Ludimila Cancela, Raul Dias Santos, Silvia Maria Titan, Patrícia Taschner Goldenstein, Carlos Eduardo Rochitte, Pedro Alves Lemos, Luciene Machado dos Reis, Fabiana Giorgetti Graciolli, Vanda Jorgetti & Rosa Maria Moysés. 2012. Phosphorus is associated with coronary artery disease in patients with preserved renal function. PloS one 7(5), e36883.

A peer-reviewed publication reports phosphates are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease in people.

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Ravi Dhingra, Lisa M. Sullivan, Caroline S. Fox, Thomas J. Wang, Ralph B. D'Agostino, J. Michael Gaziano & Ramachandran S. Vasan. 2007. Relations of serum phosphorus and calcium levels to the incidence of cardiovascular disease in the community. Archives of internal medicine 167(9), 879-85.

Causes serious eye damage

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European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

causes serious eye irritation

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some

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.

some

Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments

This substance is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the US Food and Drug Administration

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low

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA - Priority based Assessment of Food Additive (PAFA)

European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life

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low

EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database


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