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Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)

HS Code: 283531

CAS No: 7758-29-4

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a white, crystalline powder or granular substance. It is a chemical compound widely used in various industrial applications, particularly in detergents, water treatment, and food processing.

IUPAC Name: Sodium Triphosphate

Common Name:

  • STPP

Appearance: Sodium Tripolyphosphate typically appears as a white crystalline powder.

Chemical Formula: Na5P3O10

Molecular Weight: 367.86 g/mol.

Applications:

  1. Detergents: Sodium Tripolyphosphate is commonly used in the formulation of detergents, both powdered and liquid, as a water softener and builder. It aids in removing mineral deposits and enhancing cleaning efficiency.

  2. Water Treatment: In water treatment processes, STPP is used to sequester calcium and magnesium ions, preventing scale formation in boilers and water systems.

  3. Food Industry: It is used as a food additive (E451) in the food processing industry for its emulsifying and water-retaining properties. It can be found in certain processed meat and seafood products.

  4. Industrial Processes: Sodium Tripolyphosphate is employed in various industrial processes, including metal cleaning, paint formulation, and ceramics manufacturing.

  5. Textile Industry: It is used in the textile industry for desizing and scouring processes.

  6. Oil Drilling: In the oil and gas industry, it may be used for drilling fluids and in well stimulation applications.

Packing Size: 25 Kg & 50 Kg

Packing Type: HDPE Bag

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About us STPP improves the ability of detergents to penetrate fiber and other materials. It also aids in foaming, and its pH buffering ability makes it useful as a water softener. STPP is used in household cleaning products.
Categories Home Care
HS Code 283531
CAS No 7758-29-4
Form Powder
Packaging Size 25 Kg & 50 Kg
Packaging Type HDPE Bag
Color white
Grade Standard Technical
Purity 92%
IUPAC- Name Pentasodium triphosphate
Molecular Formula Na5P3O10
Appearance White, Crystalline Fine powder
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