Tribasic Sodium Phosphate
Tribasic Sodium Phosphate, also known as trisodium phosphate (TSP) or sodium phosphate tribasic, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4. It exists as a white, crystalline powder and is used for various purposes, including cleaning, food additives, and as a water softener.
Description
Tribasic Sodium Phosphate, also known as trisodium phosphate (TSP) or sodium phosphate tribasic, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4. It exists as a white, crystalline powder and is used for various purposes, including cleaning, food additives, and as a water softener.
Product Name | Tribasic Sodium Phosphate |
Catalog Number | PU22000080 |
CAS No. | 10101-89-0 |
Molecular Formula | Na3PO4.12H2O |
Molecular Weight | 380.13 g/mol |
Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
HS Code | 28352300 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 600-151-8 |
Synonyms | Trisodium Phosphate Dodecahydrate |
Tribasic Sodium Phosphate, also known as trisodium phosphate (TSP) or sodium phosphate tribasic, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Na3PO4. It exists as a white, crystalline powder and is used for various purposes, including cleaning, food additives, and as a water softener.
Product Name | Tribasic Sodium Phosphate |
Catalog Number | PL22000080 |
CAS No. | 10101-89-0 |
Molecular Formula | Na3PO4.12H2O |
Molecular Weight | 380.13 g/mol |
Grade | PLURAATA (Extra Pure) |
HS Code | 28352300 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 600-151-8 |
Synonyms | Trisodium Phosphate Dodecahydrate |
Cleaning and Degreasing: Tribasic Sodium Phosphate is used as a cleaning agent and degreaser in various household and industrial cleaning products. It is effective at removing dirt, grease, and stains from surfaces, making it useful in cleaning solutions, detergents, and cleaning compounds.
Food Additive: In the food industry, it is used as a food additive (E339) for various purposes, including as an emulsifier, pH adjuster, and sequestrant. It can be found in some processed foods, particularly in certain cheeses and dairy products.
Water Softening: Tribasic Sodium Phosphate is employed as a water softening agent to help prevent the buildup of scale and mineral deposits in water pipes, appliances, and water heaters. It can be added to hard water to improve its softening properties.
Buffer Solution: In laboratories and analytical chemistry, it is used to prepare buffer solutions with a specific pH level for various experiments.
Painting and Surface Preparation: In some painting applications, it is used to prepare surfaces by cleaning and degreasing them before painting.
Photography: Tribasic Sodium Phosphate can be used in photographic development processes.
Textile Industry: It may be used in textile processing and dyeing as a pH regulator and sequestrant.