Learn More
Sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate is used as a buffering agent, an emulsifier, a thickening agent, a food additive and a dispersing agent. It acts as a tartar control agent in tooth paste and dental floss and is used to remove calcium and magnesium from saliva, thereby avoiding its deposition on teeth. It is utilized in detergents to prevent deposition on cloth. It is useful in the preparation of an EDTA-sodium pyrophosphate extraction buffer for microcystin analysis of soil samples. In antimicrobial studies, it is used as a chelating agent.
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.
Sodium pyrophosphate decahydrate is used as a buffering agent, an emulsifier, a thickening agent, a food additive and a dispersing agent. It acts as a tartar control agent in tooth paste and dental floss and is used to remove calcium and magnesium from saliva, thereby avoiding its deposition on teeth. It is utilized in detergents to prevent deposition on cloth. It is useful in the preparation of an EDTA-sodium pyrophosphate extraction buffer for microcystin analysis of soil samples. In antimicrobial studies, it is used as a chelating agent.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ammonia.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents
Specifications
| Melting Point | 79.5°C |
| pH | 9.5 to 10.5 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Linear Formula | Na4P2O7·10H2O |
| Merck Index | 14,9240 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol and ammonia. |
| Formula Weight | 446.06 (265.90 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | ≥97% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.82 |
| Show More |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 231-767-1 |
| RTECSNumber | UX7350000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
We continue to work to improve your shopping experience and your feedback regarding this content is very important to us. Please use the form below to provide feedback related to the content on this product.