Trimagnesium Phosphate

AKA: Phosphoric acid, Magnesium salt, 10043-83-1, Newberyte, Trimagnesium orthophosphate
Synthetic
Not Clean
Trimagnesium bis(orthophosphate)
Solubility INSOL IN COLD OR HOT WATER; INSOL IN LIQUID AMMONIA; SOL IN AMMONIUM SALT SOLN
Formula
Mg3O8P2
Mol. Weight
262.86
CAS #
7757-87-1
Form
Powder
State
NKRA
Functions
Anticaking
Bulking
Opacifying
Prevents Clumping
Adds Body & Volume
Adds Opacity
Adds volume
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A mineral salt developed as an anti-caking agent and absorbent in cosmetics. Used in powders and dry formulations to improve texture and prevent clumping.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR