Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
170.06 u00b0F (USCG, 1999)
boiling_point
The hydrate loses 11 moles of water at 212 u00b0F. (USCG, 1999)
density
1.62 at 68 u00b0F (Hydrate) 2.52 anhydrous (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
ph
Between 11,5 and 12,5 (1 % solution)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Corrosive
- H335 (85.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H319 (90.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (90.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 7601-54-9 |
| IUPAC Name | trisodium;phosphate |
| InChI Key | RYFMWSXOAZQYPI-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| PubChem CID | 24243 |
| INCI Name | TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) is a strongly alkaline inorganic compound with powerful cleaning and degreasing properties. It is highly soluble in water and