Food Additive Sodium Hexametaphosphate SHMP 68%

Molecular Formula： (NaPO₃)₆

Molecular Weight： 611.77
CAS No.: 10124-56-8
EINECS No.: 233-343-1

Appearance: White powder;
Density: 2.484 (20℃); Dissolved in water; Un-dissolved in organic solvent.

Purpose

Sodium Hexametaphosphate is an efficient softener used in water softeners, dyeing and finishing industries, power stations, locomotives, boilers, and fertilizer plants for cooling Water Treatment, as well as cleaning agents for fiber and dyeing industries;
Sodium hexametaphosphate is used as a flotation agent in the mineral processing industry. In the petroleum industry, it is used for rust prevention of drilling control pipes and for controlling the viscosity of mud during oil drilling. It is also used as a refractory in textile printing and dyeing, leather, paper making, detergent additives, cement hardening accelerators, agents for controlling or preventing corrosion, color films, soil analysis, radiochemistry, analytical chemistry and other departments, It can suppress the expansion phenomenon caused by the reaction of iron or iron compounds in refractory materials with acidic chemical binders to produce hydrogen gas, and is a good refractory additive

Sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a food additive that is commonly used as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and texturizer in various food products. It is a white, odorless, and water-soluble powder that is derived from the polymerization of sodium orthophosphate.

SHMP is commonly used in the following food products:

1. Processed cheese: SHMP is used as an emulsifier in processed cheese to improve its texture and prevent the cheese from separating.

2. Meat products: SHMP is used as a sequestrant in meat products to improve their water-holding capacity and prevent them from becoming dry and tough.

3. Seafood: SHMP is used as a preservative in seafood products to prevent discoloration and improve their texture.

4. Dairy products: SHMP is used as a sequestrant in dairy products such as yogurt and ice cream to prevent the formation of calcium crystals and improve their texture.

5. Baked goods: SHMP is used as a dough conditioner in baked goods to improve their texture and increase their shelf life.

Although SHMP is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA, excessive consumption of SHMP may lead to health problems such as kidney stones and mineral imbalances. Therefore, it is important to consume SHMP in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.