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Sodium phosphate, tribasic, anhydrous, tech., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium phosphate, tribasic is used in soaps, detergents, photographic developers, water softeners and boiler scale removers. It is used as a food additive, as cleaning agents, as a protein precipitant and an active ingredient in fluxes designed to deoxygenate nonferrous metals for casting. It is used to prepare chlorinated trisodium phosphate by reacting with sodium hypochlorite and used as a disinfectant and bleach. Further, it is used in dairy substitutes and to inhibit mold. In addition, it is employed in ceramic production. It is also used for the preservation of biologically active soil samples and fractionization of nucleotides.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 1 kg |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol and carbon disulfide. |
Formula Weight | 163.94 |
Grade | Technical |
Odor | Odorless |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Appearance | White powder |
Density | 1.62g/cm3 |
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Safety and Handling

- Sodium phosphate, tribasic, anhydrous
- 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.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : trisodium phosphate
RUO – Research Use Only
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