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Chemical name: Pentapotassium Tripolyphosphate

Synonyms: Potassium Tripolyphosphate; Potassium Triphosphate

Molecular formula: K₅P₃O₁₀ 

CAS NO.: 13845-36-8

E-number: E451(ii)

Einecs: 237-574-9

EC Number: 237-574-9

Executive standard: FCC

Molecular Weight:448.41

Appearance:White powder

Melting Point: 620-640℃

Boiling Point:>1150℃

Density: 1.16 g/cm3 (15°C)

Solubility in H20: 19.3%(25℃)

pH: 9.5-10.5

Exact Mass: 447.688964

 

Properties

Potassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a chemical substance with the molecular formula K5010P3

 

Application:

Functions in foods 

1. Acidity regulator – Regulates the acidity or alkalinity of a food

2. Emulsifier – An agent that forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water

3. Raising agent – A substance which increases dough volume by producing gas

4. Sequestrant – A substance which controls the availability of a cation

5. Stabiliser – A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food

 

Package

Packing :25 kgs bag,1000kgs/ jumbo bag

Loading:25 kgs on pallet: 22 MT/20’FCL; Un-palletized:24MT/20’FCL

 

Parameters

Unit

Food Standard

Appearance

/

White powder

Main contents,as K₅P₃O₁₀ 

≥%

90.0 

Potassium oxide, as K₂O

≥%

51.0

Water insoluble

≤%

2.0

pH

10G/L

9.0-11.0

Heavy metals(as Pb)

≤ppm

15.0

Arsenic(As)

≤ppm

3.0

Fluoride(F)

≤ppm

10.0

Plumbum(Pb)

≤ppm

2.0

Loss on drying

≤%

0.7

Product Name: Potassium tripolyphosphate Other Name: Triphosphoric acid,potassium salt (1:5);Triphosphoric acid,pentapotassium salt;Potassium triphosphate (K5P3O10);Potassium tripolyphosphate;Potassium phosphate (K5P3O10);Pentapotassium triphosphate;Pentapotassium tripolyphosphate;Potassium triphosphate
CAS No.: 13845-36-8 Molecular Formula: H5O10P3.5K
InChIKeys: InChIKey=XAEBQEWQPPRSRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N Molecular Weight: 448.41
Exact Mass: 447.68900 EC Number: 237-574-9
UNII: NCS08RO8PB DSSTox ID: DTXSID2047482
HScode: 2835399000 Categories: Acidity Regulators
PSA: 185 XLogP3: 1.49640
Appearance: white Powder Density: 2,54 g/cm3
Melting Point: 620°C Water Solubility: Very soluble in water
PH: Between 9,2 and 10,5 (1 % solution)

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.

GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s) No symbol.
Signal word

No signal word

Hazard statement(s)

none

Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention

none

Response

none

Storage

none

Disposal

none

Other hazards which do not result in classification

no data available

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.