CALGON PT
Metatags : Kalgon PT, sodiumhexameta phosphate, sodyum hekza meta fosfat, SHMP, E 452 i, Metaphosphoric acid, hexasodium salt
Cas No: 10124-56-8
SHMP is used as a sequestrant and has applications within a wide variety of industries, including as a food additive in which it is used under the E number E452i. Sodium carbonate is sometimes added to SHMP to raise the pH to 8.0-8.6, which produces a number of SHMP products used for water softening and detergents. Also used as a dispersing agent to break down clay and other soil types.