| Agent Name |
Trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate |
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| CAS Number |
10101-89-0 |
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| Formula |
O4-P.3Na.12H2-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Phosphoric acid, trisodium salt, dodecahydrate; Sodium phosphate dodecahydrate; Sodium phosphate tribasic dodecahydrate; Sodium phosphate, tribasic; [ChemIDplus] UN3077 (Other regulated substances, solid, n.o.s.); [MSDSonline] |
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| Category |
Bases |
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| Description |
Colorless to white crystals; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to develop photos, clarify sugar, remove boiler scale, soften water, manufacture paper, tan leather, and make detergents; [HSDB] Used in food to increase alkalinity; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
Can cause burns to the eyes and skin; Harmful if ingested; [CAMEO] Aqueous solutions are highly alkaline; [HSDB] Dusts and solutions > 0.1% are corrosive to the eyes and possibly to the skin; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point equals 164 to 170 � F; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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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