Disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate

Disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate (CAS 10028-24-7), also sold as sodium phosphate dibasic dihydrate, is an inorganic phosphate salt used as a pH buffer and sequestrant. Approved as E339.

Where is Disodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate used?

• Food manufacturing: emulsifying salt and buffering agent
• Processed cheese, dairy blends and cured meat: prevents protein separation and texture breakdown
• Pharmaceuticals: buffered saline solutions, injectable formulations and tablet excipient blends
• Water treatment: inhibits scale and corrosion by sequestering calcium and magnesium ions
• Animal feed: supplies bioavailable phosphorus and supports mineral balance
• In food applications it controls acidity and stabilizes formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging from 25 kg bags to bulk quantities