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Pyrophosphates

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrophosphate)

In chemistry, the anion, the salts, and the esters of pyrophosphoric acid are called pyrophosphates. Any salt or ester containing two phosphate groups is called a diphosphate. As a food additive, diphosphates are known as E450. (Wikipedia)

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Phosphates
Phosphates (salts)
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15-Oct-2012

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