Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
622 u00b0C
density
2.52 g/cmu00c2u00b3
solubility
Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
ph
Between 9,1 and 10,2 (1 % solution)
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
- H319 (63.6%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (60.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H315 (62.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 7758-29-4 |
| IUPAC Name | pentasodium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate |
| InChI Key | HWGNBUXHKFFFIH-UHFFFAOYSA-I |
| PubChem CID | 24455 |
| INCI Name | PENTASODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a highly water-soluble inorganic compound primarily used as a sequestering agent, dispersing agent, and water softener. It