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Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate

CAS 7722-88-5 · MF Na4O7P2 · MW 265.90 g/mol

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (TSPP) is an inorganic compound used extensively as a buffering agent, emulsifier, and dispersing agent. It is alkaline in nature

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CAS Number
7722-88-5
Molecular Formula
Na4O7P2
Molecular Weight
265.90 g/mol
Material Family
Acids & Salts
Physical Properties
melting_point
1810 u00b0F (NIOSH, 2024)
boiling_point
Decomposes (NIOSH, 2024)
density
2.45 (NIOSH, 2024) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
7 % at 77 u00b0F (NIOSH, 2024)
vapor_pressure
0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2024)
ph
Between 9,8 and 10,8 (1 % solution)
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant Corrosive
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302 (51.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H319 (44.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H312 (100%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
  • H318 (49.6%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H315 (13.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (11.7%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H413 (100%): May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number7722-88-5
IUPAC Nametetrasodium;phosphonato phosphate
InChI KeyFQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
PubChem CID 24403
INCI NameTETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sodium pyrophosphate TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE TSPP Tetrasodium diphosphate Phosphotex Diphosphoric acid, tetrasodium salt Sodium diphosphate Victor TSPP Natrium pyrophosphat Sodium diphosphate, anhydrous Pyrophosphoric acid tetrasodium salt Sodium phosphate (Na4P2O7) Sodium diphosphate (Na4P2O7) Sodium pyrophosphate, tetrabasic Sodium pyrophosphate (Na4P2O7)
Full Description

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (TSPP) is an inorganic compound used extensively as a buffering agent, emulsifier, and dispersing agent. It is alkaline in nature