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Metaphosphoric acid, 39-43%, bal. NaPO{3} (Stabilizer), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B2093222
Description
Metaphosphoric acid is used as a dehydrating agent. Its derivative, sodium hexametaphosphate is used as a sequestrant and a food additive. It is also used as a phosphorylating agent, analytical reagent and in dental cements.
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.
ApplicationsMetaphosphoric acid is used as a dehydrating agent. Its derivative, sodium hexametaphosphate is used as a sequestrant and a food additive. It is also used as a phosphorylating agent, analytical reagent and in dental cements.
Solubility
Soluble in alcohol.
Notes
Form: Lumps.Hygroscopic. Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong bases, nitromethane and metals.
Specifications
Metaphosphoric acid | |
2.2 | |
100 g | |
HO3P | |
UN3260 | |
metaphosphoric acid, meta-phosphoric acid, hydrogenphosphonate, m-phosphoric acid, phosphenic acid, unii-mtk99r3uv0, metaphosphoric acid hpo3, x-phosphate-group, phosphonate 1-, hydrogen phosphonate | |
UEZVMMHDMIWARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
79.979 | |
79.98 |
37267-86-0 | |
Hygroscopic | |
bal. NaPO3 (Stabilizer) | |
MFCD00011351 | |
14,7345 | |
Soluble in alcohol. | |
OP(=O)=O | |
3084658 | |
39 to 43% |
Chemical Identifiers
37267-86-0 | |
79.979 | |
UEZVMMHDMIWARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
3084658 |
HO3P | |
MFCD00011351 | |
metaphosphoric acid, meta-phosphoric acid, hydrogenphosphonate, m-phosphoric acid, phosphenic acid, unii-mtk99r3uv0, metaphosphoric acid hpo3, x-phosphate-group, phosphonate 1-, hydrogen phosphonate | |
OP(=O)=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H314-H335
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c
H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 253-433-4
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only