Also known as: Sodium hexametaphosphate, Graham’s salt, E452(i)
CAS 68915-31-1(NaPO3)nEnquire for availability
A glassy polyphosphate that sequesters calcium and magnesium in hard-water systems. Food grade and technical grade. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
68915-31-1
Formula
(NaPO3)n
Grade
Food grade and technical grade
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
SHMP is a glassy polyphosphate that sequesters calcium and magnesium in hard-water systems. We carry it within our phosphates line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as white glassy flakes, granules or powder, in food grade and technical grade, with an assay of 68.0% P2O5 min. The CAS number is 68915-31-1 and the molecular formula is (NaPO3)n.
Applications of SHMP
Typical applications include:
Scale and hardness control in boiler and cooling-water treatment
Yield and texture improvement in meat, poultry and seafood
Protein stabilisation in evaporated and recombined milk
Dispersant in ceramic bodies, paints and oilfield fluids
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Store in dry storage — hygroscopic, keep sealed. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying SHMP in the UAE
Technical specification for SHMP
CAS No.
68915-31-1
Formula
(NaPO3)n
Appearance
White glassy flakes, granules or powder
Grade
Food grade and technical grade
Purity / Assay
68.0% P2O5 min
P2O5 content
68.0% min
pH (1% solution)
5.8–7.3
Water insoluble
0.05% max
Packing
25 kg paper bag with PE liner
Storage
Dry storage — hygroscopic, keep sealed
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Scale and hardness control in boiler and cooling-water treatment
Yield and texture improvement in meat, poultry and seafood
Protein stabilisation in evaporated and recombined milk
Dispersant in ceramic bodies, paints and oilfield fluids
What packing is SHMP supplied in?
SHMP is supplied in 25 kg paper bag with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of SHMP do you stock?
We supply food grade and technical grade. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver SHMP outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
