White powder, easily soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol. Its water solution is slightly alkaline.
Quality standards
(GB25568-2010, FCC-V)
Name of index
GB25568-2010
FCC-V
Disodium Phosphate Na2HPO4 (on dried material) ≥ %
98.0
98.0
Water Insoluble ≤%
0.2
0.2
Arsenic (As) ≤%
0.0003
0.0003
Heavy Metal (as Pb) ≤%
0.001
-
Fluoride (as F) ≤%
0.005
0.005
Loss on drying Na2HPO4 ≤%
5.0
5.0
Loss on drying Na2HPO4·2H2O ≤%
18.0-22.0
18.0-22.0
Loss on drying Na2HPO4·12H2O ≤%
61.0
61.0
Pb ≤%
0.0004
0.0004
Uses
In food industry, it is used as quality improver, PH regulator, nutrition enhancer, and emulsified dispersant. Mainly applied to cheese, drinks, jelly, and ice-cream.
Packing
In 25kg composite plastic woven/paper bag with PE liner.
Storage and transport
It should be stored in a dry, ventilative and clean warehouse; kept away from moisture and heat and stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damage to the packing bags.