Product Overview: Dipotassium Phosphate & Tripotassium Phosphate
Independent Chemical offers Dipotassium Phosphate (CAS #7758-11-4) and Tripotassium Phosphate (CAS #7778-53-2). These water soluble salts have a number of applications in food processing and also see use in a variety of other industries.
Dipotassium phosphate (K2HPO4) is a common source of phosphorus and potassium. As a food additive, it is used in non-dairy creamers, dry powder beverages, and mineral supplements. Other uses include the following:
- Fertilizer additive
- Lab Reagent
- Multi-purpose surfactant
- Specialty fertilizer
- Automotive antifreeze formulations
- Nutrient for antibiotics
- Pharmaceutical ingredient
Tripotassium phosphate (K3PO4) is used as a food additive for its properties as an emulsifier, foaming agent, and whipping agent. It has a very high melting point of 1380o Celsius which allows it to be heated to remove water without decomposing the salt. In combination with fatty acids it is a potential antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. Other uses include:
- Alkaline buffer
- Emulsifier
- Drinking water treatment
- Lab reagent
- Specialty fertilizer
- Automotive antifreeze formulations
- Pharmaceutical ingredient
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