Triphosphoric acid

Agent Name
Triphosphoric acid
CAS Number
10380-08-2
Formula
H5-O10-P3
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Triphosphoric acid formula graphical representation
Category
Acids, Inorganic
Sources/Uses
Used as a water softener, peptizing agent, emulsifier, dispersing agent, in cleansers, and as a meat preservative; [ChemIDplus] "Triphosphoric acid (also tripolyphosphoric acid), with formula H5P3O10, is a condensed form of phosphoric acid." [Wikipedia]
Comments
See "Phosphoric acid."
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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