Potassium Tripolyphosphate

Potassium Tripolyphosphate TG (KTPP) is a hygroscopic white material, granular or powder, soluble in water, which gives moderately alkaline solutions. It is an excellent sequestering agent and dispersant with applications in detergents, paints and coatings, elastomers and paper processing etc.

Synonyms
Pentapotassium triphosphate, Potassium tripolyphosphate, potassium triphosphate, Triphosphoric acid, pentapotassium salt, Potassium triphosphate (K5P3O10), Potassiumtriphosphate, potassium tri phosphate, Triphosphoric acid, potassium salt (1:5)
Chemical Formula
K5O10P3
CAS Number
13845-36-8

Characteristics

Molar Weight
448.41 g/mol
Boiling Point
1500.0°C
Forms
Powder (dry)

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Buffer agent
  • Water treatment
  • Detergent
  • Bleaching agent
  • Paint and Coatings

Industries

  • Cleaning
  • Water Treatment
  • CASE & Construction