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Sodium pyrophosphate, 98%
Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Suitable for battery materials development.
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.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible withstrong oxidizing agents and strong acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 988°C |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Linear Formula | Na4P2O7 |
| Merck Index | 14,9240 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethyl alcohol. |
| Formula Weight | 265.9 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.534 |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sodium pyrophosphate |
Safety and Handling
- Sodium pyrophosphate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium pyrophosphate
RUO – Research Use Only
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