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Sodium pyrophosphate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17546.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Sodium pyrophosphate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A17546.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A17546.30
Price (EUR)
23,94 Online price
26,60
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
7722-88-5
IUPAC Name
tetrasodium (phosphonatooxy)phosphonate
Molecular Formula
Na4O7P2
InChI Key
FQENQNTWSFEDLI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
SMILES
[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[O-]P([O-])(=O)OP([O-])([O-])=O
Specifications
Specification SheetForm
Powder
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Appearance (Color)
White
Description
Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.
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.
Applications
Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Sodium pyrophosphate is used in water softener, detergent, emulsifying agent, metal cleaner and nutritional supplement. It acts as a buffering agent, thickening agent and dispersing agent. It also acts as a tartar control agent in toothpaste and dental floss. In addition, it is used as a chelating agent in antimicrobial studies. It is also used as a food additive in common foods such as chicken nuggets, crab meat and canned tuna.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention