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Sodium hexametaphosphate, tech.

Catalog No. AA14706A1
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CAS: 10124-56-8 | Na6O18P6

Sodium hexametaphosphate is a food additive used in dairy product, canned milk, packaged egg whites, ice cream, seafood and meat processing. It is also used as a sequestrant and water softening agent and detergents. It is an active ingredient in toothpastes as an anti-staining agent. It prevents the steel corrosion. Further, it is used in building, water treatment and in photographic developing. In addition, it is used as a retarder in dental alginate impression materials and as a thinner for petroleum drilling fluids.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10124-56-8
Molecular Formula Na6O18P6
MDL Number MFCD00136045
Synonym Sodium metaphosphate

Specifications

Boiling Point 1500°C
Melting Point 628°C
Color White
Physical Form Granules
Quantity 1 kg
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents
Formula Weight 611.77
Grade Technical
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.482
Appearance White granules
Chemical Name or Material Sodium hexametaphosphate
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Hazard Category H315-H319-H335: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECSNumber 233-343-1
RTECSNumber OY3675000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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