Sodium tetraphosphate

Agent Name
Sodium tetraphosphate
CAS Number
14986-84-6
Formula
O13-P4.6Na
Major Category
Metals
Sodium tetraphosphate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Hexanatriumtetrapolyphosphat [German]; Hexasodium tetraphosphate; Hexasodium tetrapolyphosphate; Quadrafos; Quadraphos; Sodium phosphate (Na6P4O13); Sodium tetrapolyphosphate; Tetraphosphoric acid, hexasodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphates, Metallic Salts
Description
Off-white odorless solid; [Halliburton MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography; [REPROTOX] Used as a cement retarder; [Halliburton MSDS]
Comments
Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) for use in foods; [FDA] May cause irritation; [Halliburton MSDS] See "Sodium tetrametaphosphate."
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