Sodium Tripolyphosphate Light Density STPP

Description

Uses

Normally used in commercial detergents. Highly charged chelating agent. STPP is widely used in regular and compact laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing detergents (in powder, liquid, gel and/or tablet form), toilet cleaners, surface cleaners, and coffee urn cleaners.

It also provides a number of chemical functions including: sequestration of “water hardness”, enabling surfactants to function effectively; pH buffering; dirt emulsification and prevention of deposition; hydrolysis of grease; and dissolving-dispersing dirt particles.

Details

Other Names: Pentasodium triphosphate, Sodium triphosphate, STPP
CAS: 7758-29-4
Appearance: Fine white granules
Solubility: Water Soluble
Natural or Synthetic: Synthetic
Recommended Retest or Shelf Life: 2 Years
Storage: Cool Dark Place
Purity: 94% by weight

Cautions

Not for Ingestion.