Pyrophosphate de sodium anhydre, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Water softener, metal cleaner, soap and synthetic detergent builder, general sequestering agent, in electrodeposition of metals.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.

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