Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- TKPP
- Tetrapotassium Diphosphate
- Potassium Pyrophosphate
- K4P2O7
Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate supplier for detergent, metal-treatment, food and water-conditioning buyers in Malaysia. Also called TKPP, tetrapotassium diphosphate, potassium pyrophosphate and K4P2O7 (CAS 7320-34-5), this highly water-soluble white powder is selected as a builder, dispersant, buffer and chelating agent.
Commercial grades include technical powder for liquid detergents and process chemistry, food-grade material where E450(v) is specified, and free-flowing high-solubility grades chosen for rapid dissolution in aqueous baths. Pack format and documentation are confirmed with the quotation against the grade requested.
Liquid detergents are the primary commercial reason to choose the potassium salt over sodium pyrophosphate: TKPP remains dissolved at the concentrations a liquid formulation needs. Metal-treatment and industrial cleaning baths use it for chelation and hardness control, while food processors may request food-grade material as an emulsifying salt or sequestrant, and water programmes use it to sequester hardness ions.
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
- 7320-34-5
- Formula
- K4P2O7
- Grade
- technical, food
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade TKPP powder | white crystalline powder or free-flowing granules | — | Liquid detergent builders, industrial cleaners and process formulations that need a highly water-soluble potassium pyrophosphate for dispersion, buffering and hardness control. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food grade TKPP | white crystalline powder | — | Emulsifying salt, sequestrant and buffering agent in food systems where tetrapotassium diphosphate (E450(v)) is specified rather than a sodium pyrophosphate. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-solubility technical TKPP | free-flowing powder selected for rapid dissolution | — | Metal-treatment baths, liquid cleaners and other aqueous systems where the higher solubility of the potassium salt is preferred over sodium pyrophosphate. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy tetrapotassium pyrophosphate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for tetrapotassium pyrophosphate
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 free-flowing granules | — |
| Chemical formula | K4P2O7 | — |
| CAS number | 7320-34-5 | — |
| Solubility | highly soluble in water; more soluble than the sodium pyrophosphate salt | — |
| Grade controls | assay, P2O5 content, moisture, pH of solution, insolubles and impurity limits confirmed against the required technical or food grade | — |
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about tetrapotassium pyrophosphate
What is the difference between TKPP and TSPP?
TKPP is tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (K4P2O7); TSPP is tetrasodium pyrophosphate (Na4P2O7). Both are pyrophosphate salts used for sequestration and building, but the potassium salt is markedly more water-soluble and is usually preferred in liquid detergents and other aqueous systems where the sodium salt may be less practical.
Which TKPP grade should I request?
Technical grade powder suits liquid detergents, industrial cleaners and metal-treatment work. Food grade is requested when the material must meet a food-additive specification such as E450(v). State the application and any assay, moisture or impurity limits so the correct commercial grade can be quoted.
Why choose tetrapotassium pyrophosphate over sodium pyrophosphate?
Buyers often select TKPP when high solubility in liquid formulations is the priority. It acts as a builder, dispersant and chelating agent without the solubility constraints that can limit sodium pyrophosphate in concentrated liquid systems. Confirm the required performance and grade with the enquiry.
Is TKPP used as a food additive?
Food-grade tetrapotassium diphosphate is used as an emulsifying salt, sequestrant and buffer under the additive identity E450(v) where local rules allow. Suitability depends on the food system and the specification of the grade supplied, so describe the application when requesting a quote.
What details are needed for a TKPP price enquiry?
Provide the grade, intended application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format and documentation needs so the quotation can address the full requirement.
Can packing and product documents be confirmed with the quotation?
Yes. List the preferred pack format and any required documents in the enquiry. Available packing, documentation and commercial terms are confirmed for the quoted grade.