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Metaphosphoric acid, ACS, 33.5-36.5%, bal. NaPO{3} (Stablizer), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Metaphosphoric acid is used as a dehydrating agent. Its derivative, sodium hexametaphosphate is used as a sequestrant and a food additive. It is also used as phosphorylating agent, analytical reagent and in dental cements.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Appearance | White crystalline |
| Color | White |
| Density | 2.2 g/cm3 at 20&de g;C |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Solubility Information | Decomposes in water. Soluble in alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 79.98 |
| Grade | ACS |
| Chemical Name or Material | Metaphosphoric acid |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | DOT Class: 8; Packing Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 253-433-4 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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