Sodium hexametaphosphate (Grahams Salt)

What is Sodium hexametaphosphate (Grahams Salt)? It is a salt of composition Na₆[(PO₃)₆]. Sodium hexametaphosphate of commerce is typically a mixture of metaphosphates (empirical formula: NaPO₃), of which the hexamer is one, and is usually the compound referred to by this name. Such a mixture is more correctly termed sodium polymetaphosphate. They are white solids that dissolve in water.

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Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers to ensure safe handling and preserve product quality during transport.

Frequent Uses

Industrial Applications
Acts as a deflocculant in clay processing, helps clarify water in cleaning products, and is used in drilling fluids. 

Water Treatment
Can be used as a corrosion inhibitor in water systems.

Dental Care
It is a common ingredient in tooth whitening products. 

Textiles
Used as a dispersing agent and for water softening in textile dyeing processes.

• Preservatives
• Water retaining agent
• Deflocculant
• Sequestrant
• Emulsifier
• Toothpastes
• Mouthwashes

Minimum Assay: >68%

Molecular Formula: (NaPO₃)₆ (Mainly)

Molecular Weight: 611.78

Solubility in Water (% weight): Soluble in water

Melting Point: 628 °C

Boiling Point: 1500°C

pH: 7.0

Solubility: Soluble in water

Chloride (Cl): <0.02%

Heavy Metals (as Pb): <0.005% 

Iron (Fe): <0.01% 

Cas Number: 68915-31-1

Einecs Number: 272-808-3

HS Code / Commodity Code: 2835294000

Hazard Phrases: H0001