Sodium Hypophosphite Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- NaH2PO2
- Sodium Phosphinate
- Hypophosphorous Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium hypophosphite supplier for electroless nickel plating, metal finishing and related industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also known as sodium phosphinate, hypophosphorous acid sodium salt and NaH2PO2, it is a white crystalline salt that dissolves in water and alcohol.
Commercial supply is mainly monohydrate, with anhydrous solid used when the process specification excludes monohydrate water. Send the form, purity target and bath or process requirement with the enquiry.
Electroless nickel plating is the dominant application: sodium hypophosphite is the reducing agent that deposits nickel-phosphorus without an applied current, giving even coverage on complex geometries. It is also used in manufacturing reducing-agent roles and selected water-treatment corrosion formulations.
Send the required form or grade, application, specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7681-53-0
- Formula
- NaH2PO2
- Grade
- industrial
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or solid
Sodium Hypophosphite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate | white crystalline powder or solid | — | Principal commercial form for electroless nickel plating baths and general industrial reducing-agent use. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Sodium hypophosphite anhydrous | white crystalline powder | — | Anhydrous solid where monohydrate water content is not preferred for the process or formulation. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy sodium hypophosphite from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium hypophosphite
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 solid | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water and alcohol | — |
| Formula | NaH2PO2 (anhydrous); monohydrate is the common commercial form | — |
| CAS | 7681-53-0 | — |
Sodium Hypophosphite applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from incompatible substances. Wear gloves and eye protection when handling; the undiluted material may mildly irritate skin and eyes, so rinse thoroughly with water on contact.
Common questions about sodium hypophosphite
What is sodium hypophosphite used for?
The main industrial use is as the reducing agent in electroless nickel plating, where it deposits a nickel-phosphorus coating without an applied current. It is also used in metal finishing, selected chemical processes, corrosion-inhibition formulations.
Is sodium hypophosphite the same as sodium hypochlorite?
No. Sodium hypophosphite (NaH2PO2, also called sodium phosphinate) is a reducing agent used in electroless nickel plating. Sodium hypochlorite is a different chlorine-based oxidising bleach. Quote the CAS or formula if the requirement sheet is unclear.
Which form should I request, monohydrate or anhydrous?
Monohydrate is the usual commercial form for electroless nickel plating and most industrial reducing-agent uses. Request anhydrous when the process or specification excludes monohydrate water. State the form, assay target and application so the quotation can match the requirement.
What details are needed for an electroless nickel plating enquiry?
Provide bath type or make-up requirement, preferred form (usually monohydrate), any purity or impurity limits, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any product documents needed so the quotation can address the full plating requirement.
How is packing and documentation confirmed?
List the preferred pack format and required documents in the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial terms are confirmed for the quoted grade with the quotation.