Agent Name |
Trisodium phosphate dodecahydrate |
CAS Number |
10101-89-0 |
Formula |
O4-P.3Na.12H2-O |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
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] |
Category |
Salts, Basic |
Description |
Colorless to white crystals; [CAMEO] |
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] |
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] |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
Melting point equals 164 to 170 � F; [CHEMINFO] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
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