Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- SHMP
- Graham's Salt
- Glassy Sodium Phosphate
- Sodium Polyphosphate Glass
Sodium hexametaphosphate supplier for food, water-treatment, detergent and industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also traded as SHMP, Graham's salt and glassy sodium phosphate, and as food additive E452i, this soluble phosphate sequesters hardness ions and supports emulsification, scale control and process stability.
Commercial grades include food grade powder for E452i applications, technical grade powder or glassy flakes for detergents, ceramics and general industry, and water-treatment material for threshold dosing against scale and iron- or manganese-related water problems. Typical technical references often cite around 68% P2O5; confirm the assay and limits you need with the enquiry.
Food and beverage processors use SHMP in meat, seafood, dairy and beverage systems. Water treaters dose it for softening and corrosion or colour control. Cleaning formulators use it as a builder, while ceramics, textiles and selected pulp and paper processes use it for dispersion and metal-ion control.
Send the required grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 10124-56-8
- Formula
- (NaPO3)6
- Grade
- food, technical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or glassy flakes
Sodium Hexametaphosphate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade SHMP | white free-flowing powder | typically high P2O5, food-additive specification | Sequestrant, emulsifying salt and texture aid (E452i) in processed meat, seafood, dairy, beverages and other food systems where metal-ion control and moisture retention matter. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade SHMP | white powder or glassy flakes | commonly around 68% P2O5 as a market reference | Detergent builder, ceramic deflocculant, textile processing aid and general industrial sequestration where a food-additive specification is not required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Water-treatment grade SHMP | white powder or glassy solid, dissolved for dosing | — | Threshold treatment for scale control, corrosion moderation and control of red or black water from iron and manganese in distribution and process water systems. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium hexametaphosphate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium hexametaphosphate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder or glassy flakes | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water | — |
| Formula (conventional) | (NaPO3)6 | — |
| Food additive code | E452i (food grade) | — |
| Typical P2O5 (technical reference) | around 68% for common technical grades; confirm against the required specification | — |
Sodium Hexametaphosphate applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control dust during handling; concentrated powder may mildly irritate skin and eyes, so use gloves and eye protection and rinse with water on contact. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about sodium hexametaphosphate
What is SHMP and is it the same as sodium hexametaphosphate?
Yes. SHMP is the trade abbreviation for sodium hexametaphosphate, also known as Graham's salt or glassy sodium phosphate and, in food use, E452i. State the grade and application in the enquiry so food, technical or water-treatment material can be matched.
Which SHMP grade should I request?
Food grade is selected for food and beverage formulations that need E452i controls. Technical grade suits detergents, ceramics and general industrial sequestration. Water-treatment grades are chosen for scale control and distribution-system dosing. Send the application and any assay or impurity limits you work to.
What specifications matter when buying sodium hexametaphosphate?
Buyers commonly state P2O5 content, grade (food or technical), appearance (powder or glassy form), moisture, pH of solution and any heavy-metal or microbiological limits required for food use. Attach a current specification or sample requirement if you are matching an existing supply.
How is SHMP used in water treatment and detergents?
In water treatment it sequesters hardness and helps control scale and iron- or manganese-related discolouration. In detergents it acts as a builder that holds hardness ions and supports cleaning performance. Dose and grade depend on the process, so include the use case in the enquiry.
Is food-grade SHMP the same as technical grade?
Both are sodium hexametaphosphate, but food grade is produced and controlled to food-additive expectations (E452i), while technical grade is specified for industrial performance. Do not substitute one for the other without checking the application and documentation needs.
What details are needed for an SHMP price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any documents required so the quotation can address the full requirement.