Chemical Name: Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Abbreviation: SHMP
Molecular Formula: (NaPO₃)₆
Molecular Weight: 611.77
CAS No.: 10124-56-8
EINECS No.: 233-343-1
Appearance: White powder or granular
Solubility: Easily soluble in water
Hazard Class: Non-hazardous
Specifications
Parameter | Food Grade | Industrial Grade |
NaPO₃ content (as P₂O₅) % | ≥ 68.0 | ≥ 68.0 |
Solubility in water | Pass test | Pass test |
pH (1% solution) | 5.8 – 7.3 | 5.8 – 7.5 |
Water Insoluble Matter % | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.10 |
Arsenic (As) mg/kg | ≤ 3.0 | — |
Lead (Pb) mg/kg | ≤ 4.0 | — |
Fluoride (F) mg/kg | ≤ 10.0 | — |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) mg/kg | ≤ 10.0 | — |
Iron (Fe) % | — | ≤ 0.02 |
Moisture % | ≤ 0.5 | ≤ 0.5 |
Applications
Food Grade:
Ø Water softener in beverage production
Ø Emulsifier and quality improver in meat and seafood processing
Ø Anti-scale agent and chelating agent in dairy and canned food
Industrial Grade:
Ø Water treatment chemicals (scale inhibition and corrosion control)
Ø Detergent formulations
Ø Ceramic and textile industry
Ø Oil drilling fluids additive
Ø Dispersant for pigments and paints
PACKAGING
Ø 25kg PP/PE bags
Ø 50kg woven bags
Ø 1000kg jumbo bags
Ø Custom packaging available upon request
STORAGE & HANDLING
Ø Store in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse
Ø Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, and strong oxidizers
Ø Keep packaging sealed to avoid caking and degradation
Ø Shelf life: 2 years under proper storage
SAFETY & TRANSPORT
Ø Classification: Non-hazardous
Ø Transport: Not classified as dangerous goods
Ø SDS and COA available upon request
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