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Sodium phosphate dodecahydrate, ACS, 98.0-102.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium phosphate dodecahydrate is used in photographic developing, clarifying sugar, removing boiler scale, softening water and manufacturing of paper. They are added to many foods as an emulsifier to prevent oil separation. It can be utilized as a leavening agent. Some instances of these foods include the batter coating on breaded fish or chicken, and commercially baked cakes. Adding this item to food increases the shelf life of the food, maintaining the texture and visual aspect of the food.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼75°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
pH | 12 |
Physical Form | Crystalline |
Quantity | 500 g |
Linear Formula | Na3PO4·12H2O |
UN Number | UN3262 |
Merck Index | 14,8662 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water; Insoluble in alcohol. |
Formula Weight | 380.12 (163.94 Anhydrous) |
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Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H318
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, BASIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 231-509-8
RTECSNumber : TC9575000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only