| Agent Name |
Sodium phosphate, tribasic |
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| CAS Number |
7601-54-9; 10101-89-0 |
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| Formula |
H3-O4-P.3Na |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Antisal 4; Dri-Tri; Emulsiphos 440/660; Nutrifos STP; Oakite; Phosphoric acid trisodium salt; Sodium orthophosphate; Sodium orthophosphate, tertiary; Sodium orthophosphate, tribasic; Sodium phosphate; Sodium phosphate (Na3PO4); Sodium phosphate (VAN); Sodium phosphate, anhydrous; Sodium phosphate, tribasic; Sodium tertiary phosphate; TSP; Tertiary sodium phosphate; Tribasic sodium orthophosphate; Tribasic sodium phosphate; Trinatriumphosphat [German]; Trisodium orthophosphate; Trisodium phosphate; Tromete; [ChemIDplus] NA9148 |
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| Category |
Salts, Basic |
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| Description |
Odorless, water soluble, colorless to white crystals; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in soaps and detergents; Used in paper and leather manufacturing; [CHEMINFO] Used in scouring powders; photographic developers, water softeners, boiler scale removers, and food additives; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin and eyes after contact and to stomach after ingestion; A respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Solution is a strong base. Inhalation of dust may induce pneumonitis; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 170 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
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