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Sodium hexametaphosphate

Sodium hexametaphosphate

CAS Number: 10124-56-8

Molecular Formula: (NaPO₃)₆

Water SoftenerDispersing AgentSequestrantMulti Role ApplicationChelating AgentWater SofteningREACH RegisteredFDA Food additive approvedTech grade

About Sodium hexametaphosphate

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a linear condensed phosphate used as a dispersing agent, sequestrant, and water softener. SHMP is universally used in food, water treatment, ceramics, and detergents for stabilizing and improving texture or flow. Also referred to as (CALGON, GRAHAM'S SALT, SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE) by spe...

Sodium hexametaphosphate Specifications

CAS Number
10124-56-8
Molecular Formula
(NaPO₃)₆
IUPAC Name
Sodium hexaphosphate
Canonical SMILES
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]
InChI Key
JSSAKNUNANEOLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/6Na.H6O18P6/c;;;;;;1-7(2,3,4,5,6)8/h;;;;;;(H6,1,2,3,4,5,6,8)/q6*+1;/p-6
PubChem CID
24968
EINECS Number
233-343-1
FEMA Number
3027
MDL Number
MFCD00151281
UNSPSC Code
12352105
eClass
38150900
NACRES
NA.24
HSN No
28352990
Appearance
White crystalline powder or granules
Odor
Odorless
Solubility
Soluble in water
pH (1% solution)
6.0–8.0
Density
~2.484 g/cm³
Hygroscopic
Yes, absorbs moisture from air
GHS Classification
Not classified as hazardous under GHS
Precautionary Statements
P280: Use gloves and dust mask during handling. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water.

Food Industry

Sequestrant, water retention agent in meats, seafood, and dairy.

Water Treatment

Prevents scale formation, softens hard water.

Detergents

Enhances cleaning efficiency in industrial detergents.

Ceramics and Clay Processing

Dispersing agent for uniform material suspension.

Textiles

Stabilizes peroxide solutions in bleaching.

Storage

Dry, cool area in sealed containers

Stacking

2 bags high, avoid moisture exposure

Transport

Non-hazardous, standard packaging

Packaging

25 kg bags, 50 kg drums

Sodium hexametaphosphate FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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