Sodium trimetaphosphate

Sodium trimetaphosphate (CAS 7785-84-4), commonly abbreviated as STMP, is an inorganic cyclic phosphate salt.

Where is Sodium trimetaphosphate used?

• Food processing: crosslinks starch granules to improve heat and shear stability in canned goods, sauces, and instant food products
• Water treatment: sequesters calcium and magnesium ions, preventing scale formation in distribution systems and industrial cooling circuits
• Textile and paper manufacturing: dispersing and sequestering agent during processing baths
• Leather processing: buffering and chelating agent to regulate pH during tanning stages
• It also functions as a crosslinking agent, chelating agent, and buffering compound.