STPP
olecular formula------Na5P3O10
Molar mass------367.864 g/mol
Appearance------white powder
Density------2.52 g/cm3
Melting point------622 ºC
Solubility in water------14.5 g/100 ml (25 ºC)
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP, sometimes STP or sodium triphosphate or TPP), with formula Na5P3O10, is a polyphosphate of sodium. It is the sodium salt of triphosphoric acid.It is used in various applications such as a preservative for seafood, meats, poultry and pet foods. It is also used in toothpaste and as a builder in soaps and detergents, improving their cleansing ability.
Specifications:
STPP 96%Min | Industry Grade | Food Grade |
Purity (Na5P3O10)% ≥ | 94 | 94 |
P2O5 %≥ | 57.00 | 57 |
Iron (Fe) %≤ | 0.01 | ----- |
PH of 1% water solution | 9.2-10.0 | 9.5-10 |
Water insoluble Matter %≤ | 0.15 | 0.05 |
Whiteness | 90 | 85 |
Sulfate% | 0.4% MAX | |
Type I % | 5-40 | 10-60 |
Density(g/cm3 ) | 0.62-0.9 | 0.65-0.85 |
Pacakge : 25 kgs net kraft paper bag or plastic woven bag, 20 tons in a 20’FCL
Usage:it can be used in food additives. In Industry, it is the main additive in synthetic
detergents, soap synergistic agent,industrial water softener, leather pretanning agents,
dyeing auxiliaries, oil sludge control agents. Is also a catalyst in organic synthesis as well
as for refined petroleum products, pharmaceuticals and synthetic rubber and so on.