Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)

Technical Grade 98%

₹49.00

Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) is an inorganic compound (Na3PO4) that appears as a white, water-soluble, granular or crystalline solid. It forms a strongly alkaline solution, making it highly effective as an industrial degreaser, cleaner and paint prepper. It is also used as a food additive to manage pH and texture.

Applications of Trisodium Phosphate:

Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) is a versatile inorganic compound widely used for heavy-duty cleaning, degreasing and surface preparation, as well as an emulsifier and pH regulator in food manufacturing. It removes grease, mildew and stains from surfaces, acts as a water softener, treats boiler water and is used in processed foods like cereals and cheese to improve texture and shelf life.

Industrial and Household Cleaning:

Surface Preparation: It is extensively used to clean walls and surfaces before painting to remove dirt, grease and mildew and to "de-gloss" old paint for better adhesion.
Heavy-Duty Degreasing: Trisodium Phosphate removes heavy grease and oil in garages, machinery and concrete driveways.
Detergents: Trisodium Phosphate is used in laundry and dishwasher detergents.
Cleaning Agents: Trisodium Phosphate is used in products for cleaning ceramics, metals and textiles.

Food Industry (Food Additive E339):

Processed Foods: It acts as an emulsifier, acidity regulator and thickener in processed cheese, meat products, canned soups and frozen items.
Baked Goods & Cereals: It functions as a leavening agent for a better rise and crumb structure and improves color consistency in breakfast cereals.
Moisture Retention: It helps maintain texture and moisture in processed meats.

Industrial Processes and Water Treatment:

Water Softening: Trisodium Phosphate is used in water treatment to remove hardness (calcium and magnesium) and prevents scale buildup in boilers and pipes.
Sludge Conditioning: It is used in boilers to prevent scale by acting as a sludge dispersant.
Manufacturing: It is employed in paper manufacturing, tanning leather and photographic processing.

Agriculture:

Equipment Sanitization: It is used in agricultural settings for its antifungal properties to sanitize greenhouses and equipment.
Cleaning Produce: It is used for cleaning harvested produce.

Emerging Technologies:

Materials Science: Trisodium Phosphate is investigated for use in the synthesis of nanomaterials and specialized coatings.