Sodium Pyrophosphate

Sodium Pyrophosphate

Sodium pyrophosphate, also known as tetrasodium pyrophosphate. It is an inorganic compound composed of sodium ions and pyrophosphate anions.

Chemical Formula: Na₄P₂O₇

CAS Number: 13472-36-1

Grade: ACS, Tech

Appearance: White crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Metal treatment: It is used in some metal cleaning and degreasing solutions.

• Detergents: Some laundry detergents as a water softener and chelating agents to improve the cleaning performance by binding to metal ions in hard water

• Food additive: Primarily used as an emulsifier and thickener in various food products.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Food and beverage industry: Serves as emulsifier, and nutrient supplement in various food products.

• Textile industry: In some cases, used in textile dyeing and printing processes.

• Pharmaceutical industry: In some limited applications as an excipient and also a component in some kinds of toothpaste as a stain remover and whitening agent.