Chemical Name: DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE

 

Molecular Formula: K₂HPO₄, K₂HPO₄·3H₂O

 

Molecular Weight: Anhydrous: 174.18, Trihydrate:228.18

 

CAS: Anhydrous: 7758-11-4, Trihydrate:16788-57-1

 

Character: It is colorless or white square crystal granule, easily deliquescent, alkaline, insoluble in ethanol. PH value is about 9 in 1% aqueous solution.

 

Usage: In food industry it is used as buffering agent, chelating agent, yeast food, emulsifying salt, synergistic agent of antioxidation.

 

Packing: It is paged with polythene bag as the inner layer, and a compound plastic woven bag as the outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 25kg.

 

Storage and Transport: It should be stored in a dry, ventilate and clean warehouse; Be cautious to keep away from moisture and hot; unloaded with care. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances.