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Pentacalcium hydroxide tris(orthophosphate)
EC / List no.: 235-330-6
CAS no.: 12167-74-7
Mol. formula: Ca5HO13P3
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
cosmetics and personal care products,
fertilisers,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
adhesives and sealants and
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles and
machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones),
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
fertilisers,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
adsorbents,
laboratory chemicals,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
lubricants and greases,
metal working fluids and
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products).
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
building & construction work and
health services.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
plastic products,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
food products,
chemicals and
fabricated metal products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
adsorbents,
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
pharmaceuticals,
cosmetics and personal care products,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
polymers,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
lubricants and greases and
metal working fluids.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
adsorbents,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
coating products,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
lubricants and greases,
metal working fluids,
pharmaceuticals,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
plastic products and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as processing aid,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
for thermoplastic manufacture and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid,
for thermoplastic manufacture,
as processing aid and
of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023