Description

Disodium Methyl Phosphate is an organophosphorus compound with versatile chelating and sequestering properties. This chemical is valued for its ability to bind metal ions, making it a critical component in formulations requiring water softening and scale inhibition. It serves as a key intermediate or additive in several industrial sectors, including detergents, water treatment, and specialty chemical synthesis. The compound is supplied with a focus on consistent purity and reliable performance for commercial and research applications.

Application

• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder and sequestrant to enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating water hardness ions like calcium and magnesium.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Used as a scale inhibitor and corrosion control agent in industrial cooling and boiler water systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a phosphorylating agent or a key intermediate in the production of more complex organophosphorus compounds.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a chelating agent in dyeing and finishing baths to improve color fastness and process stability.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into certain formulations as a stabilizer or sequestrant to improve product shelf life and performance.
• Industrial Cleaners: Enhances the efficacy of metal cleaners and degreasers by preventing soap scum and mineral deposit formation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Disodium Methyl Phosphate
CAS No.	17323-81-8
Molecular Formula	CH3Na2O4P
Molecular Weight	160.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Disodium Methyl Phosphate; Methylphosphonic Acid Disodium Salt; Sodium Methyl Phosphate; Disodium Methylphosphonate; Disodium Methanephosphonate; Methanephosphonic Acid Disodium Salt; Methyl Diphosphonate Disodium Salt; MDP Disodium Salt
EINECS	241-349-5

Quality Control

Our Disodium Methyl Phosphate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.