Sodium Hexametaphosphate HMP - CAS 10124-56-8 / 68915-31-1

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (HMP / SHMP) – CAS 10124-56-8 / 68915-31-1

Sequestrant and dispersant for water treatment, detergents and industrial formulations

Sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP or SHMP) is a sodium polyphosphate used as a sequestrant, dispersant and softening agent in numerous industrial applications.

It notably allows capturing calcium and magnesium ions, thereby improving the performance of detergents and aqueous formulations. A hygroscopic product, it is widely used in water treatment and as a technical additive.

DESCRIPTION

SHMP is a phosphate-based compound, recognized for its ability to complex metal ions and improve the stability of aqueous systems.

By capturing the ions responsible for water hardness, it:

• Optimizes detergent efficiency.

• Prevents salt precipitation.

• Improves the dispersion of solid particles.

It is also used as a food additive (E452i) and in the cement, ceramics, and paper industries.

BENEFITS

• Excellent sequestrant agent.

• Softens water by capturing calcium ions.

• Improves detergent performance.

• Good dispersing power.

• Stabilizes aqueous formulations.

• Versatile: water treatment, construction, industry.

• Product recognized in the chemical industry.

APPLICATIONS

Water treatment:

• Softener.

• Deflocculant agent.

• Stabilization of aqueous solutions.

Detergent manufacturing:

• Sequestrant.

• Dispersant.

• Optimization of efficiency in hard water.

Food additive:

• E452i (according to applicable regulations).

Corrosion inhibitor:

• Sequestration of metal ions.

Construction materials:

• Ceramics.

• Cements.

• Mortars (dispersant, fluidifier).

Paper industry:

• Dispersant.

FUNCTIONS

• Complexation of metal ions.

• Reduction of water hardness.

• Improvement of suspension stability.

• Fluidification of mixtures.

• Prevention of mineral deposits.

SECTORS OF ACTIVITY

• Chemical industry.

• Water treatment.

• Detergent manufacturers.

• Food and beverage industry.

• Ceramics and construction materials.

• Paper industry.

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• CAS: 10124-56-8 / 68915-31-1

• Molecular formula:

  • Na?(PO?)?

  • (NaPO?)?

  • Na?P?O??

• IUPAC name: sodium cyclo-hexaphosphate

• Hygroscopic product

Detailed technical data available upon request.

SYNONYMS

• SHMP – Sodium hexametaphosphate

• Sodium hexametaphosphate

• Sodium polyphosphate

• Sodium polyphosphate

• Hexasodium metaphosphate

• Graham's salt

• Calgon / Calgon S

• Phosphate glass

COMPATIBILITY

• Liquid and powder detergent formulations.

• Industrial aqueous systems.

• Mineral suspensions.

• Cementitious materials.

Recommended tests according to final application.

SAFETY / COMPLIANCE

• Professional use.

• Comply with applicable regulations depending on the sector (food industry in particular).

• Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

• Store away from moisture (hygroscopic product).