- Production:
- SHMP can be obtained through the polymerization of sodium phosphates.
- Applications:
- Food Industry: SHMP is used in the processing and preservation of food products.
- Cleaning Products: It can be used in the formulation of cleaning products
Properties of SHMP (Sodium Hexametaphosphate):
- Chemical Formula: (NaPO₃)ₙ
- Molecular Weight: Variable (depends on the length of the polymer chain)
- Physical State: White crystal or powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Highly soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Contact with skin and eyes may cause irritation.