Description
Genome Specialties FZC is a leading supplier of high-quality Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) in the UAE. We supply premium-grade SHMP to industries including food processing, water treatment, detergents, ceramics, oil & gas, paper manufacturing, and textiles. Our products meet strict quality standards, ensuring reliable performance for industrial and commercial applications.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a water-soluble polyphosphate with the chemical formula (NaPO₃)₆.
SHMP is a white, odorless powder or granules and widely valued for its excellent sequestration, dispersion, water-softening, and stabilizing properties.
SHMP is used in a varied industries due to its versatility.
Basic Chemical Information of Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP)
| Property | Details |
| Appearance | White, odorless powder or granules |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | ~2.484 g/cm³ (solid) |
| Bulk Density | ~900 – 1100 kg/m³ (depends on form) |
| Melting Point | >620 °C (with decomposition) |
| Boiling Point | Not applicable (decomposes before boiling) |
| Vapor Pressure | Negligible |
| Flash Point | Not flammable |
| Stability | Stable when dry; slowly hydrolyzes in solution over time |
Common Grades of SHMP
Food Grade SHMP
The higher-purity grade, specifically manufactured for use in food and beverage products.
Food Additive:
Used as a quality improver, emulsifier, texturizer, and sequestrant , found in canned foods, dairy products, beverages, processed meats, and frozen desserts.
Preservative: It helps extend the shelf life of food by chelating metal ions that can cause spoilage.
Technical Grade (or Industrial Grade) SHMP
produced for industrial applications where the high purity required for food products is not necessary.
It is still a high-quality product but has less strict limits on impurities.
Applications:
Water Treatment:
Used as a highly effective water softener to prevent scale and corrosion in boilers, pipes, and cooling systems.
Detergents:
A key ingredient in powdered detergents and soaps, as it helps soften water and improves cleaning efficiency.
Ceramics:
Acts as a dispersing agent (deflocculant) to improve the workability and fluidity of clay slurries.
Oil & Gas:
Used to control the viscosity of drilling muds and prevent rust on drilling pipes.
Other Industries:
Found in textile dyeing, paper manufacturing, and metal surface treatments.
Uses and Application of SHMP
Food Industry:
It serves as a food additive, thickener, emulsifier, and preservative.
For example, it helps to keep processed meat moist, prevents scale buildup in beverage processing, and improves the texture of some dairy products.
Water Treatment:
Widely used in municipal and industrial water treatment systems to prevent scale formation and corrosion.
It binds calcium and magnesium ions responsible for water hardness, improving system efficiency and extending equipment life.
Detergents and Cleaning:
It’s an ingredient in many detergents and cleaning agents where it helps to soften water, allowing the surfactants to work more effectively.
Used as a deflocculant to improve the workability of clay slurries.
Oil and Gas:
Used in drilling muds to control viscosity and act as a dispersing agent for clay and shale particles.
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