Description

Hexasodium 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxido-1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexaoxa-2$L^{5},4$L^{5},6$L^{5},8$L^{5},10$L^{5},12$L^{5}-Hexaphosphacyclododecane 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxide is a specialized inorganic cyclic phosphate compound, valued for its unique chelating and sequestering properties. This chemical is critical for industrial processes requiring the effective control of metal ions in aqueous systems. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the water treatment, detergent formulation, and textile processing industries where scale inhibition and dispersion are paramount.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Detergent and Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a powerful builder and sequestrant to enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating water hardness ions (calcium, magnesium).
• Textile Processing: Used as a dispersing and chelating agent in dyeing and bleaching baths to prevent metal-ion interference and improve color fastness.
• Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: Employed to control metal ions during bleaching processes, improving pulp brightness and preventing catalytic decomposition of bleaching agents.
• Oil Field Applications: Functions as a scale inhibitor in well stimulation and production to prevent mineral scale deposition in pipes and equipment.
• Ceramic and Clay Processing: Acts as a deflocculant to improve the rheological properties of slips and suspensions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexasodium 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxido-1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexaoxa-2$L^{5},4$L^{5},6$L^{5},8$L^{5},10$L^{5},12$L^{5}-Hexaphosphacyclododecane 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxide
CAS No.	8012-14-4
Molecular Formula	C6H6Na6O24P6 or Na6P6O18 (commonly represented)
Molecular Weight	~611.8 g/mol (as Na6P6O18)
Synonyms	Sodium Hexametaphosphate; SHMP; Graham's Salt; Sodium Polyphosphate Glassy; Calgon S; Hexasodium Metaphosphate; Sodium Tetrapolyphosphate; Sodium Polymetaphosphate
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Quality Control

Our Hexasodium 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxido-1,3,5,7,9,11-Hexaoxa-2$L^{5},4$L^{5},6$L^{5},8$L^{5},10$L^{5},12$L^{5}-Hexaphosphacyclododecane 2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexaoxide is manufactured under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure compliance with relevant industrial and food-grade specifications (where applicable), including parameters for assay, insoluble matter, and heavy metal content. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity and performance characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White granules or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as P2O5)	Min. 68.0%
pH (1% Solution)	5.8 - 7.0
Water Insoluble Matter	Max. 0.05%
Iron (Fe)	Max. 0.005%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 0.001%

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