ICL Group Trisodium Phosphate Anhydrous (TSPA) FG

ICL Group Trisodium Phosphate Anhydrous (TSPA) FG is a powdered substance utilized as both an emulsifier and a buffering agent in cleaning ingredients. In food and nutrition applications, it functions as a sequestrant, used notably in cheese, instant breakfast cereals, and dietary supplements. In industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning, it is found in alkaline cleaners and steam cleaners. This product is suitable for ovo-lacto vegetarians.

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Use Level
max. 17 mg/l
Product Applications
  • Trisodium Phosphate Anhydrous (TSPA) and Trisodium Phosphate Crystalline (TSPC) are generally interchangeable in their applications if allowance is made for the differences in water of hydration.
  • TSPA offers high concentration and low bulk since one pound of TSPA is equivalent to approximately 2.33 pounds of TSPC.
  • Process Cheese and Cheese Products: TSP is used to make a soft process cheese that melts & flows easily at 75-80°C. The TSP sequesters the calcium from the cheese protein causing the protein to dissolve and emulsify the system.
  • Quick Cooking Cereals: The high alkalinity of TSP is advantageous when quicker cooking rates are desirable in cooked breakfast cereals. Increased pH also makes the product more creamy or yellow in color giving a richer appearance.
  • Sodium phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic: MSP, DSP and TSP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as a multiple purpose food substance, equestrant, and nutrient by the FDA under 21 CFR 182.1778, 182.6778 and 182.8778 respectively. Food Grade Sodium Phosphate is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice.
  • Sodium phosphate (mono-, di-, and tribasic; MSP, DSP and TSP) is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) in animal food as a general purpose additive, nutrient/dietary supplement, and sequestrant when used in accordance with good manufacturing or feeding practice under 21 CFR 582.1778, 582.5778 and 582.6778, respectively.
  • USDA approved as a general cleaning agent or for use with steam cleaning or recirculating devices in all departments of official meat, poultry and food processing establishments under USDA jurisdiction. Before using this compound, food products and packaging materials must be removed from the room or carefully protected. After using this compound, equipment and utensils must be thoroughly rinsed with potable water.
  • USDA approved as a hog scalding and tripe denuding agent in official meat processing establishments, under regulation 9 CFR 424.21. Treatment must be followed by thorough rinsing with potable water to remove the added substance.
  • USDA has approved TSPA for use in poultry processing plants under USDA jurisdiction as a post-chill antimicrobial treatment of raw poultry carcasses, under regulation 9 CFR 424.21.
  • TSP is approved for use as a boiler water additive under 21 CFR 173.310. Steam from boiler water treated with TSP is allowed to contact edible products in official meat, poultry and food processing establishments under USDA jurisdiction.

Properties

Physical Form
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Phosphate (P₂O₅)min. 42.0%Ignited Basis
Trisodium Phosphatemin. 97.0%Ignited Basis
Alkalinity (as Na₂O)36 - 39%-
Molecular Weight163.94--
Insoluble Substancesmax. 0.2%-
Loss on Ignitionmax. 2.0%-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3mg/kg
Lead Contentmax. 4mg/kg-
Fluoride Contentmax. 0.005%-
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories0kcal/100g-
Saturated Fat0.0g/100g-
Trans Fat0.0g/100g-
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g-
Protein0.0g/100g-
Dietary Fiber0.0g/100g-
Total Sugars0.0g/100g-
Added Sugars0.0g/100g-
Other (Organic Acids)0g/100g-
Ash99g/100g-
Moisture1g/100g-
Total Fat0.0g/100g-
Total Carbohydrates0.0g/100g-
Vitamin A0.0mcg/100g-
Vitamin C0.0mg/100g-
Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g-
Calcium0.0mg/100g-
Iron0.0mg/100g-
Sodium42900mg/100g-
Potassium0.0mg/100g-
Phosphorus18900mg/100g-
Magnesium0.0mg/100g-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sizing (Powder, USSS, Through 20 Mesh)min. 100%-
Sizing (Powder, USSS, Through 100 Mesh)min. 90%-
Sizing (Granular, USSS, Through 100 Mesh)max. 25%-
Sizing (Granular, USSS, Through 20 Mesh)min. 90%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information
  • 25 kg Multiwall bags
  • 50 lb Multiwall bags
  • 2000 lb Super sacks
  • 1800 lb Super sacks - Granular

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Conditions

Ambient temperatures, at low to moderate humidity.