Carfosel™ 994 is food grade sodium tripolyphosphate, available as hygroscopic white light granules with a risk of caking. It functions as a sequestering agent and offers features such as easy dissolution, color stability, enhanced shelf life, emulsifying properties, and improved water holding capacity. The product is provided in solid form.

INCI Name: Pentasodium Triphosphate

Ingredient Name: Sodium Tripolyphosphate

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, Artificial Flavor-Free, BSE-free, Benzoic Acid-Free, Butylated Hydroxyanisole-free, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)-Free, Colorants-free, GMO-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Paraben-free, Pareve, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: Directive 2002/32/EC, Directive 68/2013/EU, FCC Compliant, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, NSF Standard 60 for Drinking Water, Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012

Synonyms: Sodium metaphosphate oxide (Na5(PO3)3O), Pentasodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10 ), Sodium tripolyphosphate (Na5P3O10 ), Sodium polyphosphate (Na5P3O10 ), Sodium triphosphate (Na5P3O10 ), Sodium phosphate (Na5P3O10 ), Pentasodium tripolyphosphate, Pentasodium triphosphate, Tripolyphosphate soda, Na5P3O10

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
Key Properties
  • Carfosel™ 994 is a phosphate salt with a high sequestering capacity and an alkaline pH.
  • Easy to dissolve, it interacts in various food systems with proteins and cations, to stabilize color, maintain shelf life, enhance water holding capacity and promote emulsification.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Main Applications
  • Carfosel™ 994 is a sodium tripolyphosphate with outstanding dissolution properties.
  • Its granular form ensures a steady and complete dissolution in all dissolution procedures.
  • Carfosel™ 994 also dissolves faster in cold brine.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White light granular
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Phosphorus Pentoxide (Anhydrous)57.7%ELC 20
Assay96%ELC 99
pH Solution (at 1%)10-ELC 17
Insoluble Matters0.04%ELC 15
Loss on Desiccation (at 150°C)0.03%ELC 14
Higher Polyphosphatesmax. 1%ELC 65
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.45g/cm³ELC 12
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight368.0--
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories0Kcal/100g-
Total Fat0.0g/100g-
Saturated Fat0.0g/100g-
Trans Fat0.0g/100g-
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g-
Total Carbohydrate0.0g/100g-
Dietary Fibers0.0g/100g-
Sugars0.0g/100g-
Protein0.0g/100g-
Vitamin D0.0mg/100g-
Ascorbic Acid0.0mg/100g-
Thiamin0.0mg/100g-
Riboflavin0.0mg/100g-
Niacin0.0mg/100g-
Vitamin B6 & B120mg/100g-
Sodium31252mg/100g-
Phosphorus25261mg/100g-
Potassium0.0mg/100g-
Calcium0.0mg/100g-
Iron1.5mg/100g-
Impurities
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppmEICP 25
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppmEICP 12
Fluorine Contentmax. 10ppmELC 01
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1ppmEICP 24
Lead Contentmax. 1ppmEICP 12
Granulometry Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cumulated Retained on (20 US mesh, 841 µm)max. 5%ELC 10
Cumulated Retained on (100 US mesh, 149 µm)min. 80%ELC 10
Theoretical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)14g/100g-
Sodium Oxide Content42.1%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Microbiological Data

This product is not conducive to microbial development or growth. The microbial innocuousness is supported by the properties of the raw materials, the manufacturing processes and the physicochemical properties of the end product.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
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Packaging Information

Multiwall paper bags of 50 lbs net - supersack of 2000 lbs net

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry and odorless place. Protect from humidity. Keep in the packaging of origin, shrink-wrapped. Best before 2 years after production date in appropriate storage conditions.