Potassium Tripolyphosphate (KTPP) – Water Softener and Industrial Additive

🧪 CAS Number: 13845-36-8

🌟 Product Description

Potassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a white crystalline or granular inorganic salt with high solubility. It has strong chelating and water-softening properties. It is widely used in detergents, food processing, and water treatment industries.

🏭 Applications

💧 Water softening and treatment

🧼 Detergents and cleaning products

🥫 Food additive (emulsifier, stabilizer)

📄 Paper and textile industry

⚗️ Dispersant in industrial processes

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystals or granules

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: K5P3O10

Molecular Weight: 448.43 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~2.33 g/cm³

Solubility: Highly soluble in water

pH (1% solution): ~9.0 – 10.0

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas. Avoid direct contact with acids and moisture. Prolonged contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation; protective equipment is recommended.

🔑 Keywords

potassium tripolyphosphate, KTPP, CAS 13845-36-8, water softener, detergent additive, food additive

📛 Other Names

Tripotassium Phosphate, Tripolyphosphoric Acid Salts