TRIPHOS - Product Info
| Chemical Name: |
Trisodium Phosphate Crystalline |
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| CAS Number: |
15819-50-58 |
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| Appearance: |
Free flowing crystalline powder with a faint odour of chlorine. |
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| Appearance: |
White Crystalline powder. |
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| Applications: |
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Ingredient in detergent formulations |
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Component of soap powders |
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Dairy cleaners |
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Dishwashing compound |
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Household cleaners |
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Garage and factory cleaners |
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Water treatment |
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Boiler compound |
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Paint remover |
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Photographic developer |
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Tanning of leather |
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The existing types in the market are:
- Anhydrous TSP – with no water in the molecule.
- Crystalline TSP – contains water in the molecule.
There are various types of crystalline TSP characterised by the different quantity of water in the
molecule, eg 0.5 mol., 6 mol., 8mol., 12 mol.
Sterokem Triphos is crystalline TSP with 6 mol. water.
Characteristics and Advantages:
Material is less powdered and therefore creates less dust.
- Good Solubility
- Less hygroscopic (anhydrous material absorbs water more easily)
- Product is granular
- No tendency to cake
- Stable in storage (atleast 12 months)
- High alkalinity and high pH
- Good buffering porperties
- Good softening properties
- High P2O5 content (24-26%)
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