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Sodium pyrophosphate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Quantity:
250 g
1000 g
7722-88-5
Na4O7P2
265.90
MFCD00003513
FQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium pyrophosphate, tspp, phosphotex, tetrasodium diphosphate, diphosphoric acid, tetrasodium salt, sodium diphosphate, victor tspp, natrium pyrophosphat, caswell no. 847
24403
CHEBI:71240
tetrasodium;phosphonato phosphate
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P([O-])(=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O
7722-88-5
Na4O7P2
265.90
MFCD00003513
FQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium pyrophosphate, tspp, phosphotex, tetrasodium diphosphate, diphosphoric acid, tetrasodium salt, sodium diphosphate, victor tspp, natrium pyrophosphat, caswell no. 847
24403
CHEBI:71240
tetrasodium;phosphonato phosphate
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P([O-])(=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O

Description

Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.

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.

Applications
Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Melting Point 988°C
Quantity 250 g
Linear Formula Na4P2O7
Merck Index 14,9240
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol.
Formula Weight 265.9
Percent Purity 98%
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Density 2.534
Chemical Name or Material Sodium pyrophosphate

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

EINECSNumber : 231-767-1

RTECSNumber : UX7350000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only