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Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a white odourless water-soluble substance. It is often used as a sequestrant, buffering agent, an emulsifier, and a texturizer in processed meat, fish and cheese. Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a sequestering agent for calcium and magnesium in food products. It is highly soluble in aqueous solution and Excellent dispersion properties with Low sodium meats, Poultry, processed seafood, processed cheeses, soups and sauces noodle products, pet foods, modified starches.
CAS No: 13845-36-8
EC Number: 237-574-9
IUPAC NAMES:
pentapotassium [oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate
Pentapotassium triphosphate
pentapotassium triphosphate
Pentapotassium triphosphate
pentapotassium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate
Potassium tripolyphosphate
SYNONYMS:
Pentapotassium triphosphate;13845-36-8;Potassium tripolyphosphate;potassium triphosphate;UNII-NCS08RO8PB;NCS08RO8PB;Triphosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:5);pentapotassium;[oxido(phosphonatooxy)phosphoryl] phosphate;Triphosphoric acid, pentapotassium salt;EINECS 237-574-9;MFCD00054129;potassium tri phosphate;EC 237-574-9;DTXSID2047482;5K.O10P3;5420AF;AKOS025294462;DB-042428;FT-0636970;Potassium triphosphate;Pentapotassium triphosphate;Q15632716;Potassium triphosphate (K5P3O10); Potassium tripolyphosphate; Triphosphoric acid, pentapotassium salt; Triphosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:5); [ChemIDplus] KTP; KTPP; PENTAPOTASSIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE; RHODIA PHOS KTPP; SEL PENTAPOTASSIQUE DE L’ACIDE TRIPHOSPHORIQUE; TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE DE POTASSIUM; TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE PENTAPOTASSIQUE; Pentapotassiumtripolyphosphat; Kaliumtripolyphosphat; Kaliumtriphosphat; [IUCLID] Prayon KTPP 410 Tripolyphosphate; Prayon KTPP 418 Tripolyphosphate; Europhos KTPP FG
Consumer Uses
Potassiumtriphosphate is used in the following products: fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, washing & cleaning products, cosmetics and personal care products, adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, inks and toners, polymers and perfumes and fragrances.
Another release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate is likely to occur from: outdoor use and indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate can occur from industrial use: industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal). Another release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate is likely to occur from: outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment). Potassiumtriphosphate can be found in products with material based on: stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys), leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture), paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys) and plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
Potassiumtriphosphate is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, water softeners, laboratory chemicals, adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, fertilisers, metal surface treatment products, inks and toners, polymers, washing & cleaning products, water treatment chemicals and polishes and waxes.
Potassiumtriphosphate is used in the following areas: scientific research and development, agriculture, forestry and fishing, building & construction work and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Potassiumtriphosphate is used for the manufacture of chemicals, metals, fabricated metal products, machinery and vehicles, wood and wood products, pulp, paper and paper products and plastic products.
Another release to the environment of this Potassiumtriphosphate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
Potassiumtriphosphateis used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, fertilisers, metal surface treatment products, hydraulic fluids, inks and toners, pH regulators and water treatment products, laboratory chemicals, leather treatment products, pharmaceuticals, polymers, textile treatment products and dyes, washing & cleaning products, water softeners, water treatment chemicals and cosmetics and personal care products.
Release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
Potassiumtriphosphate is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, metal surface treatment products, hydraulic fluids, leather treatment products, textile treatment products and dyes, washing & cleaning products, water softeners and water treatment chemicals.
Potassiumtriphosphate is used in the following areas: mining and municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
Potassiumtriphosphate is used for the manufacture of chemicals, textile, leather or fur, metals, fabricated metal products and machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, as a processing aid and in the production of articles.
Another release to the environment of Potassiumtriphosphate is likely to occur from: outdoor use and indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
USE AREAS
Relating to agriculture, including the raising and farming of animals and growing of crops
Related to animals (but non-veterinary) e.g., animal husbandry, farming of animals/animal production, raising of animals for food or fur, animal feed, products for household pets
Products used on crops, or related to the growing of crops
Related to the maintenance and repair of automobiles, products for cleaning and caring for automobiles (auto shampoo, polish/wax, undercarriage treatment, brake grease)
Related to food and beverage service activities
The modifier used for chemical, when the chemical is used in a laboratory
Related to all forms of cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, etc; modifiers included when specific information is known, such as dry cleaning, laundry, soap, window/floor, etc
Related to dishwashing products (soaps, rinsing agents, softeners, etc)
Products or chemicals found or used in drycleaning establishments
Flooring materials (carpets, wood, vinyl flooring), or related to flooring such as wax or polish for floors
Related to the raising of fur animals, or fur products (such as fur apparel)
Consumer use home grills, for outdoor use, or grill cleaning products
Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
Manufacturing of or related to machinery, for production of cement or food, air/spacecraft machinery, electrical machinery, etc
Related to dishwashing products (soaps, rinsing agents, softeners, etc)
Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
Stoves (indoor or outdoor), stove cleaning products
Textiles used for clothing or furniture upholstery processes related to textiles (e.g. softeners, antiwrinkle agents), or the processing/manufacturing of textiles
Detergents with a wide variety of applications; modifiers included when known
Detergents with a wide variety of applications; modifiers included when known
Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
Related to food production (restaurants, catering, etc)
Related to food and beverage service activities
Generally related to automobiles or their manufacture.
Laundry products (such as cleaning/washing agents), or laundry facilities
Related to dairy cattle, the operation of dairy facilities, or manufacture of dairy products
Related to the activity of fishing
Includes antifoaming agents, coagulating agents, dispersion agents, emulsifiers, flotation agents, foaming agents, viscosity adjusters, etc
Includes spices, extracts, colourings, flavours, etc added to food for human consumption
Related to the farming of meats (including cattle, poultry, swine), and the manufacturing of meat for human consumption
Includes food packaging, paper plates, cutlery, small appliances such as roasters, etc.; does not include facilities that manufacture food.
Related to all forms of cleaning/washing, including cleaning products used in the home, laundry detergents, soaps, de-greasers, spot removers, etc; modifiers included when specific information is known, such as dry cleaning, laundry, soap, window/floor, etc
Alcoholic beverage for human consumption
The wood used as a building material, wood preservatives
Chemicals in cigarettes, or tobacco-related products, or related to the manufacturing of tobacco products
Car wax/polish, floor wax, general polishing agents, polish for metals, plastics, rubber, lacquers, leather, furniture, etc
Detergents with a wide variety of applications; modifiers included when known
Related to dairy cattle, the operation of dairy facilities, or manufacture of dairy products
Related to the processing and preserving of fish and fish products, production of fishmeal, smoking and salting of fish, etc.
Growing of cereals, or manufacture of grain products, including malt
Potassium Tripolyphosphate Solution is an odourless, colourless liquid.
Potassium tripolyphosphate(KTPP) is mainly used in metal surface treatment, macroelement water-soluble fertilizer, high complexation ability of metal ions. Pyrophosphate is able to form a stable complex with Ca2+ and Mg2+ in water, which can soften hard water, improved washability, removed dirt, and formed a protective layer on the surface of the metal to enhance corrosion resistance. Widely used in industrial parts cleaning and metal pretreatment industry. Potassium tripolyphosphate(KTPP) solution is clarified without impurities and sediment characteristics, excellent stability, and no hydrolysis for 2 years.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is the sodium salt of the polyphosphate Penta-anion, which is the conjugate base of triphosphoric Acid. Sodium tripolyphosphate is produced by heating a stoichiometric mixture of Disodium phosphate, Na2HPO4, and Monosodium Phosphate, NaH2PO4, under carefully controlled conditions. Potassium Tripolyphosphate serves the food industry as multipurpose ingredients. Potassium Tripolyphosphate is most often used as emulsifiers, stabilisers and acidity regulators - mostly in cheese, meat products and powdered drink mixes. The food industry also adds Potassium Tripolyphosphate to fortify food with potassium, or, alternatively, to reduce its sodium content. Last but least, Potassium Tripolyphosphate can also be used as a gelling agent in instant puddings and desserts. Outside of the food industry, they are employed as a multipurpose dispersing agent in the technology sector. Potassium Tripolyphosphate ability to sequestrate metal cations is applied in water softening. The uses of Sodium tripolyphosphate also include using it as a preservative. Sodium Tripolyphosphate STPP can be used to preserve foods such as red meats, poultry, and seafood, helping them to retain their tenderness and moisture. Pet food and animal feed have been known to be treated with sodium triphosphate, serving the same general purpose as it does in human food. Widely used in metal surface treatment, such as industrial parts cleaning and metal pretreatment industry.
Properties of Potassium Tripolyphosphate
The aqueous solution of Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a colourless clear liquid, relative density 1.55-1.6 g/cm3, Potassium Tripolyphosphate can chelate with alkaline metals ions or heavy metal ions
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is used a texturizing agent and acidity regulator. Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a white colourless crystalline powder with no distinguishing odour. By combining the soluble powder with water it creates an alkaline solution suitable for preventing corrosion on the surface of irons, lead and other metals.
Properties
Potassium Tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a hygroscopic white material, granular, soluble in water, which gives moderately alkaline solutions. Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a sequestering agent (excellent sequestrant of calcium, magnesium and iron in food products). Potassium Tripolyphosphate is highly soluble in aqueous solutions with excellent dispersion properties. Potassium Tripolyphosphate is easy to dissolve in water with a solubility of 178g, 194g, and 212g in 100 mL of water at 10°C, 25°C, and 50°C respectively.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate has an excellent chelating ability and can form stable chelates with Ca2+ and Mg2+ in hard water so as to soften hard water, increase cleaning ability, and remove dirt. The white precipitate formed from adding 13mL of 1% calcium nitrate solution into 100 mL of 1% potassium pyrophosphate solution can be rapidly chelated to produce a clear solution.
Application Areas
Potassium Tripolyphosphate can form a protective film on the surface of iron, lead, zine, and other metals so as to prevent surface corroding. P2O74- has a strong dispersion ability to disperse finely distributed solid particles so that these fine and trace materials can mix evenly. Potassium Tripolyphosphate has stable pH buffering ability and keep solution pH value unchanged for a long time. Potassium Tripolyphosphate is used as a builder for soaps, detergents and especially liquid cleaning formulations.
Sequestering agent for calcium and magnesium in food products; highly soluble in aqueous solutions; excellent dispersion properties; low sodium meats, Poultry, processed seafood, processed cheeses, soups and sauces, noodle products, pet foods, modified starches.
Potassium tripolyphosphate, including in particular detergent, ions are used as raw materials in industrial cleaning helps holder and many other areas. It also finds use in the field because of the water softening properties.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a food additive that appears as a white powder. It is used as organizational improvements, chelating agents, and water retention agents in food. Potassium tripolyphosphate is used in meat, fish, shrimp, and dairy products.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate comes in a white powder and granular form. It is used as a sequestering agent for calcium and magnesium in food products. Applications for Potassium Tripolyphosphate include low sodium meats, processed seafood and cheeses, soups and sauces, noodle products and modified starches.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a potassium salt of phosphoric acid widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food production, beverage, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate uses as follows:
Potassium Tripolyphosphate
In Food Production
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food production. As preservatives: in Seafood, meat, poultry to extend shelf life. As emulsifier: in canned food to promote emulsification and maintain moisture.
In Beverage
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is widely used as an emulsifier, preservatives, humectant, softening agents and thickeners in the beverage. As emulsifier, preservatives, humectant, softening agents and thickeners: in fruit juice to improve quality and extend shelf life.
In Pharmaceutical
Not enough is known about the application of Potassium Tripolyphosphate in Pharmaceutical.
In-Cosmetics
Not enough is known about the application of Potassium Tripolyphosphate in Cosmetics.
In Agriculture/Animal Feed
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is widely used as preservatives in Agriculture/Animal Feed. As preservatives: in feed, additives to extend shelf life.
In Other Industries
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is widely used as an intermediate in various other industries. As intermediate: in manufacturing of washing fine.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate is a white, odorless solid that is readily soluble in water. The salt free of water of crystallization is strongly hygroscopic . The pH of a 1% aqueous solution is 9.9. In addition to the anhydrate, there is a di- and a tetrahydrate. The compound decomposes at 915 K.
