Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a kind of sodium phosphate polymer, which is usually white powder crystal or transparent glass flake in appearance. The SHMP chemical has strong hygroscopic property and will become sticky after hygroscopic. It is very easy to deliquescent in air and soluble in water with higher solubility and milder dissolution rate. Its aqueous solution is acid and easy to hydrolyze to phosphite. In addition, SHMP chemical has ability to form a soluble complex for some metal ions, so it can be used to soft water, as well as a wide range of uses in food processing and various industry fields.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter, Chemate can supply top quality industrial grade and food grade Sodium Hexametaphosphate 68%. Please check the table below for their technical parameters and get the latest SHMP price list!
| Item | Industrial Grade Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Food Grade Sodium Hexametaphosphate |
| Total phosphate, as P2O5 % ≥ | 68.0 | 68.0 |
| Inactive phosphate, as P2O5 % ≤ | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Iron, as Fe % ≤ | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Ph value (1% solution) % ≤ | 5.8-7.0 | 5.8-6.5 |
| Water insoluble % ≤ | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Heavy metals, as Pb % ≤ | — | 0.001 |
| Arsenic, as As % ≤ | — | 0.0003 |
| Fluoride as F % ≤ | — | 0.003 |
main Uses of Sodium Hexametaphosphate 68%
Industrial Grade SHMP Chemical
- Water Treatment. The SHMP sodium hexametaphosphate can be used as water softener for industrial water and boiler water treatment, such as, dye production water, titanium dioxide production water, printing and dyeing water, washing color film copy water, chemical water, pharmaceutical, reagent production water, as well as industrial circulation cooling water treatment agent. It can also be used as scale inhibitor in resin electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, nanofitration and other water treatment industries.
- Paper Industry. It can be used as slurry diffusing agent to increase penetration.
- Oil industry. Anti-rust for drilling pipes in the petroleum industry and control of viscosity of mud during oil drilling.
- Other Uses. SHMP chemical can be also used as corrosion inhibitor, flotation agent, dispersant, high temperature binder, dyeing auxiliary, treatment of metal treatment, rust inhibitor, detergent builder, cement hardening accelerator.
Food Grade SHMP 68%
- Water holding capacity. The SHMP sodium hexametaphosphate food grade can be used in meat products, fish sausage, ham and so on to improve the water retention, increase adhesion and prevent fat oxidation.
- Improve the taste and color of food. Sodium Hexametaphosphate can be used in soy sauce to prevent discoloration, as well increase viscosity, shorten fermentation period, adjust taste. For ice cream, SHMP can improve the capacity of expansion, increase the volume, enhance the emulsification to prevent the destruction of paste, as well as improve the taste and color.
- Anticorrosion performance. The aqueous solution of SHMP 68% can be sprayed on the cured meat to improve corrosion resistance.
- More uses. For fruit drinks and cool drinks, SHMP chemical can improve the juice yield, increase viscosity and inhibit the decomposition of vitamin C. For beans, canned fruits and vegetables, it can stabilize natural pigments and protect food color.
Performance Characteristics
As an important inorganic compound, SHMP chemical has a series of unique characteristics, which make them widely used in many fields. The following is an introduction to the main characteristics of sodium hexametaphosphate SHMP:
- Excellent complexing ability. SHMP chemical can form stable complexes with a variety of metal ions, especially with calcium, magnesium, iron and other metal ions. This characteristic makes SHMP have important application value in the separation, purification and chelation of metal ions.
- Good water solubility and dispersibility. This chemical is easily soluble in water and can quickly form a uniform solution. At the same time, it can also effectively disperse particulate matter and prevent it from agglomerating, thereby improving the stability and fluidity of the system.
- Buffering performance. It can adjust the pH value of the solution within a certain range and play a buffering role. This makes SHMP play an important role in the process that needs to maintain a specific pH environment.
- High temperature resistance. SHMP can remain stable at high temperatures and is not easy to decompose or fail. This characteristic makes SHMP advantageous in the application of high temperature environments, such as in the textile, papermaking and other industries as a high temperature additive.
- Versatility. The product has multiple functions and can play different roles in different fields. For example, in the food industry, SHMP can be used as a quality improver to improve the taste and texture of food; in the textile industry, it can be used as a dyeing auxiliary to improve the dyeing rate and color fastness of dyes; in the papermaking industry, SHMP can be used as a sizing agent to improve the water resistance and strength of paper, etc.
- Compatibility. SHMP generally has good compatibility with other chemicals and can be mixed with a variety of substances without adverse reactions or reduction of its performance.
- Non-toxicity and safety. It is considered safe in the food industry and will not have toxic effects on the human body. At the same time, it also has good environmental performance and will not pollute the environment.
- Easy to store and transport. SHMP sodium hexametaphosphate has good stability at room temperature and is not easily affected by moisture, agglomeration or deterioration. It is usually stored and transported in solid form, which is convenient for storage and use.
Advantages of Chemate Company
- Leading Manufacturer and Supplier. Chemate company has more than 15 years of experience in phosphates industry.
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