Appearance
White crystalline granules
Function
SHMP is used as a sequestrant and has applications within a wide variety of industries, including as a food additive. Foods that container SHMP are artificial maple syrup, canned milk, cheese powders and dips, imitation cheese, whipped topping, packaged egg whites, roast beef, fish fillets, fruit jelly, frozen desserts, salad dressing, herring, breakfast cereal, ice cream, beer, and bottled beverages, among other foods, can contain sodium hexametaphosphate.
Synonyms
Sodium H-M Phosphate FCC GR K LCH; Sodium Hexametaphosphate FF Long Chain Granular; Calgon; Polyphos; SHMP
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPEWM Bottle
- 50 lb. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Chelating agents [sequestrants]
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48581 S0 CL55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 628 øC (1,162 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 611.77 g/mol