Inorganic Salts
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (Shmp)
Water softener, detergent, and dispersing agent.
- Article code
- SHMP
- Purity
- 99%
- Category
- Inorganic Salts
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Properties
- Article / SKU
- SHMP
- Chemical Formula
- Na6(PO3)6
- Synonyms
- Metaphosphoric acid, hexasodium salt; Calgon; Graham’s Salt; Glassy sodium
- Purity
- 99%
- Appearance
- White powder
- P2O5 Content
- 66.5% - 67.3%
- pH (1% solution)
- 6.70 - 7.20
- Loss on Ignition
- ≤ 1%
- Water Insoluble
- ≤ 0.1%
- Sieve Analysis
- Thru USS 20: ≥ 98%, Thru USS 100: ≥ 45%
- E Number
- E452
- CAS Numbers
- 10124-56-8; 68915-31-1
- HS Code
- 2835.39.5000
Packaging options
- 10 Lbs
- 1 Lb
- 4 Lbs
- 50 Lbs
Details
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a white powder available in food grade or FCC and technical NSF grade. It is widely used as a sequestrant, food additive, water softener, detergent ingredient, and dispersing agent for breaking down clays and other soil types. The product is completely soluble in water in all proportions but insoluble in organic solvents.
Sequestrant in food and beverage applications
Water softening for industrial and domestic uses
Dispersing agent for clays and pigments
Pretanning hides in leather manufacture
Corrosion prevention in water systems
Textile processing and laundering
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to moisture and organic solvents.