CAS 7758-29-4 Na5P3O10 Sodium Tripolyphosphate For Industry

Key attributes
Molecular formula: Na₅P₃O₁₀
Molecular weight: 367.86
Industrial grade CAS 7758-29-4
Industrial grade products & COA meets GB/T 9983-2004 standard:

Physical and chemical properties of Sodium Tripolyphosphate

History of sodium tripolyphosphate

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) is an important chemical product, which is widely used in detergent,

food processing, water treatment and other fields. Here is an overview of its historical development:

1. Early discovery and development
At the end of the 19th century, the chemical properties of phosphate were gradually studied by scientists,

and the application of phosphate and its salts began to receive attention.

Early 20th century: With the development of the chemical industry, sodium tripolyphosphate was synthesized

as a highly effective chelating agent and water softener.

2. Industrial production
Mid-20th century: With the rise of the detergent industry,

sodium tripolyphosphate became a key ingredient in detergent formulations due to its excellent decontamination

and water softening capabilities. During this period, the industrial production of sodium tripolyphosphate expanded rapidly.

1950s-1970s: Sodium tripolyphosphate is mass-produced worldwide and widely used in household and industrial detergents.

3. Environmental issues and substitution
1970s-1980s: Research found that sodium tripolyphosphate was not easy to degrade in the environment,

which would lead to water eutrophication, cause algae blooms, and destroy water ecosystems.

As a result, many countries began to restrict or ban the use of sodium tripolyphosphate in detergents.

Development of alternatives: In response to environmental problems, scientists

and chemical companies have developed a variety of alternatives, such as zeolite, sodium citrate, etc.,

to reduce the dependence on sodium tripolyphosphate.

4. Modern applications
Food industry: Sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a water retaining agent and quality improver in food processing,

and is widely used in the processing of meat, seafood and other products.

Water treatment: Sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a corrosion inhibitor

and scale inhibitor in water treatment to help prevent scale buildup in pipes and equipment.

Other fields: Sodium tripolyphosphate is also used in ceramics, textiles, paper and other industries.

5. Future trends
Environmentally friendly alternatives: With the increase of environmental awareness,

the use of sodium tripolyphosphate may be further restricted in the future,

and more environmentally friendly alternatives will be developed and promoted.

Technological innovation: Through technological innovation,

the production process of sodium tripolyphosphate may be more environmentally friendly and reduce the impact on the environment.

Use of sodium tripolyphosphate

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) is a multifunctional chemical product, which is widely used in many fields.

The following are its main uses:

1. Detergent industry
Main ingredient: Sodium tripolyphosphate is the main ingredient in many household

and industrial detergents due to its excellent decontamination and water softening ability.

Function: It can effectively chelate calcium and magnesium ions in water, prevent scale formation,

and enhance the cleaning effect of detergent.

2. Food industry
Water retaining agent: In meat and seafood processing,

sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a water retaining agent to help retain the moisture of products and improve taste and texture.

Quality improver: It can also improve the water retention and stability of food, extend the shelf life.

3. Water treatment
Corrosion inhibitor: Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in water treatment systems as a corrosion inhibitor

to prevent corrosion of pipes and equipment.

Scale inhibitor: it can effectively prevent the formation of scale

and maintain the efficient operation of the equipment.

4. Ceramic industry
Grinding aid: In ceramic production, sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a grinding aid

to help improve the grinding efficiency of raw materials.

Dispersant: It can also improve the fluidity of the slurry and improve product quality.

5. Textile industry
Washing aid: In textile processing, sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a washing aid

to help remove impurities from the fibers.

Bleaching stabilizer: It can also stabilize the bleaching process and improve the bleaching effect.

6. Paper industry
Dispersant: In the papermaking process, sodium tripolyphosphate is used as a dispersant

to help evenly disperse the fibers in the pulp.

Retention agent: It can also improve the retention rate of the filler and improve the quality of the paper.

7. Other applications
Cleaning agent: Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in various cleaning agents, such as dishwashing detergent,

hard surface cleaning agent and so on.

Industrial cleaning: In industrial cleaning, it is used to remove grease and dirt from metal surfaces.

8. Environmental protection and substitution
Environmentally friendly alternatives: Due to environmental problems,

the application of sodium tripolyphosphate in some fields is gradually replaced by environmentally friendly alternatives,

such as zeolite, sodium citrate and so on.

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