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White oil 162kg
Original price was: KSh52,000.00.KSh49,000.00Current price is: KSh49,000.00.
Dicalcium phosphate 25kg
Original price was: KSh6,800.00.KSh5,800.00Current price is: KSh5,800.00.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) (Food Grade)
Original price was: KSh9,500.00.KSh9,000.00Current price is: KSh9,000.00.
Sodium hexametaphosphate is a chemical compound with the formula (NaPO3)6. It is commonly referred to as sodium polyphosphate or SHMP. Sodium hexametaphosphate is a white, crystalline powder or glassy material that is highly soluble in water. It is derived from the polymerization of phosphoric acid, resulting in a chain-like structure composed of repeating phosphate units.
Description
Sodium hexametaphosphate
- Water Treatment: SHMP is widely utilized as a water treatment agent to prevent scale formation and corrosion in water systems. It helps in sequestering metal ions, such as calcium and magnesium, which are responsible for scale buildup in pipes and equipment.
- Food and Beverage Industry: SHMP finds extensive use in the food and beverage industry. It acts as a sequestrant, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It helps improve the texture and appearance of processed meat, seafood, and dairy products. It is also used in beverages, such as fruit juices and soft drinks, to prevent precipitation and maintain clarity.
- Detergents and Cleaners: Sodium hexametaphosphate is employed in detergents and cleaners as a builder and water softener. It enhances the cleaning efficiency by preventing the redeposition of dirt and by sequestering hard water ions that can interfere with the cleaning process.
- Ceramic and Tile Industry: SHMP is utilized in ceramic and tile manufacturing as a dispersant and deflocculating agent. It helps in improving the flow properties of ceramic slurries, reducing viscosity, and enhancing the homogeneity of the mixture.
- Textile Processing: In the textile industry, sodium hexametaphosphate is used as a sequestering agent to remove metal ions present in the water used for dyeing and bleaching processes. It helps to prevent unwanted color changes and improves dye absorption.
- Oil Drilling: SHMP is employed in the oil drilling industry as a deflocculant and dispersant. It aids in reducing the viscosity of drilling mud, preventing the clumping of solids, and improving the overall performance of the drilling fluid.
- Other Applications: Sodium hexametaphosphate is also used in various other applications, including metal treatment, paper production, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and as a corrosion inhibitor in cooling systems.
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