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Sodium tripolyphosphate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Quantity:
500 g
2 kg
7758-29-4
Na5O10P3
367.86
MFCD00003514
HWGNBUXHKFFFIH-UHFFFAOYSA-I
sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium triphosphate, pentasodium triphosphate, stpp, thermphos, armofos, polygon, tripoly, rhodiaphos lv, thermphos n
24455
pentasodium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate
[O-]P(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
7758-29-4
Na5O10P3
367.86
MFCD00003514
HWGNBUXHKFFFIH-UHFFFAOYSA-I
sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium triphosphate, pentasodium triphosphate, stpp, thermphos, armofos, polygon, tripoly, rhodiaphos lv, thermphos n
24455
pentasodium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate
[O-]P(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])OP(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]

Description

Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in water softening, heavy-duty fabric washing, automatic dish washing, drilling fluid cleaning and liquid cattle feed supplements. It is also used as a peptizing, emulsifying, dispersing agent and as a hydrogen peroxide solution stabilizer. It acts as a preservative for seafood, meats, poultry, and animal feeds. It finds application as a polyanion crosslinker in polysaccharide based drug delivery. Further, it is used as a sealant for leaking farm ponds and a calcium and magnesium chelating agent. In addition to this, it is used in ceramics, leather tanning, flame retardants, paper pulping, paper coatings, textile processing, ore flotation, anticorrosion pigments and rubber production.

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.

Melting Point 622°C
Color White
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 500 g
Merck Index 14,8697
Solubility Information Soluble in water; Slightly soluble in methanol; Insoluble in diethyl ether and n-octanol.
Formula Weight 367.91
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Sodium tripolyphosphate

Safety and Handling

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

GHS P Statement
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Warning

EINECSNumber : 231-838-7

RTECSNumber : YK4570000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only