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Product Details
| Finished Product | Ingredient | Phosphate Function |
| Baked Goods | ||
| Baking Powder | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 28, Monocalcium Phosphate | Acid-Base reaction with sodium bicarbonate to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) |
| Cakes, Mixes | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Salp | Moderate action leavening; double action leavening |
| Cake Donuts | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 40, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 43 | Fast action Leavening |
| Refrigerated Dough | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate 22 | Heat activated leavening |
| Beverages | ||
| Colas | Phosphoric Acid | Acidulant |
| Chocolate Milk | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Suspend cocoa |
| Dry Mixes | Tricalcium Phosphate | Prevent caking; clouding agent |
| Buttermilk | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Disodium Phosphate | Maintain protein dispersion |
| Orange Juice | Tricalcium Phosphate | Calcium and Phosphorus fortification |
| Strawberry Flavor Milk | Tetrasodium Phosphate | Bind iron to maintain pink color |
| Cereals | ||
| Cooked Cereals | Disodium PhosphateTricalcium Phosphate | Decrease cooking time; Calcium and phosphorus fortification |
| Extruded, Dry Cereals | Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate | Aid in the flow through extruder; calcium and phosphorus fortification |
| Cheese | ||
| Cottage Cheese | Phosphoric Acid | Direct set by acidification |
| Dips and Sauces | Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Emuslifying Action |
| Imitation | Disodium Phosphate | Emulsifying Action |
| Cheese Slices | Disodium Phosphate, Trisodium Phosphate | Emulsifying Action |
| Starter Cultures | Disodium Phosphate, Di potassium Phosphate | Inhibit Phage |
| Chip Dips | Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Maintain homogeneity |
| Baked Chips | Monocalcium Phosphate | Develop characteristic surface |
| Imitation Dairy Products | ||
| Non-dairy creamer | Dipotassium Phosphate | Buffer for smooth mixing into coffee |
| Frozen desserts | ||
| Whipped topping | -- | -- |
| Egg Products | ||
| Whole | Monosodium Phosphate, Monopotassium Phosphate | Color stability |
| Egg whites | Sodium Hexa meta phosphate | Improve whipping, foam stability |
| Fruit | ||
| Tomatoes, berries | Monocalcium Phosphate | Maintain firmness when canned |
| Ice Cream | ||
| Hard, soft, imitation | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Prevent churning or gritty texture development of fat |
| Meat Products | ||
| Ham, corned beef | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate/Sodium Hexametaphosphate Blends | Moisture binding |
| Sausage, franks, bologna | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Tetrapotassium PhosphateTetrapotassium Phosphate Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate | Emulsion development Reduced sodium Cure color development |
| Roast beef | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Moisture binding |
| Pasta | ||
| Pasta products | Disodium Phosphate | Decrease cook time |
| Potatoes | ||
| Baked Potato Chips | Monocalcium Phosphate | Create the bubbles surface |
| French Fries, hash browns, potato flakes | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate | Bind iron to inhibit iron induced blackening |
| Poultry Products | ||
| Poultry products | Sodium Tripolyphosphate; Sodium Tripolyphosphate/Sodium Hexametaphosphate Blends | Moisture binding |
| Carcass washes | Trisodium Phosphate | Remove Salmonella and Campylobacter (bacterial pathogens) |
| Dairy Gels | ||
| Puddings, instant cheesecakes | Monocalcium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Salts to develop the thickened texture |
| Seafood | ||
| Shrimp | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Mechanical peeling of shrimp |
| Canned Crab | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate | Bind copper from blood to prevent blue discoloration |
| Canned Tuna | Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate | Adjust pH to prevent struvite formation (crystals that look like glass) |
| Surimi | Sodium Tripolyphosphate/Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate Blends | Cryoprotectant to protein |
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics
| Finished Product | Ingredient | Phosphate Function |
| Vitamins | Tricalcium Phosphate, Dimagnesium Phosphate | Calcium and phosphorus |
| Prescription and Over the Counter (OTC) Tablets | Dicalcium Phosphate, Tricalcium phosphate | Inert ingredient to fill and bind tablets |
| Toothpaste | Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate | Abrasive |
| Tooth Gels | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Whitening agent |
| Tartar Control Gels and Pastes | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate | Tartar control |
| Smoker's Toothpolish | Tricalcium Phosphate | Abrasive to remove stain |
| Opthalmics | Mono- and Di- Sodium Phosphates | Buffers to maintain a given pH |
| Tube Feedings | Monopotassium Phosphate, Mono- and Di- sodium phosphates | Potassium and/or Sodium replacing ingredient |
| Intravenous Fluids | Monopotassium Phosphate | Potassium replacing electrolyte |
| Mouthwash | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Tartar control ingredients |
| Cosmetics | Mono- and Di- sodium phosphates | Buffers |
| Effervescent Tablets | Monocalcium Phosphate, Monohydrate | Production of carbon dioxide (CO2) via acid-base reaction with sodium bicarbonate |
| Bath Crystals | Monosodium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Control of pH |
Other Important Uses
| Finished Product | Ingredient | Phosphate Function |
| Antifreeze | Dipotassium Phosphate | Resistant to temperature extremes and buffer to maintain alkaline pH |
| Asphalt Modification | Polyphosphoric Acid | Modifies paving grade asphalt to meet performance requirements |
| Automatic Dishwashing Detergent | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Softens water, suspends soil and serves as an anti-spotting agent |
| Boiler Water | Sodium or Potassium Tripolyphosphate; Sodium Hexametaphosphate; Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Prevent the build up of scale in boilers; remove scale that may have accumulated |
| Car Wash Detergent | Sodium Tripolyphosphate | Softens water, removes soils and keeps soil from redepositing |
| Fire Extinguishers | Mono- and Di- ammonium Phosphates | Fire retardant |
| Flat Panel Displays | Phosphoric Acid | Etchant and cleaner |
| Heavy Duty Cleaners | Trisodium Phosphates, Tetra- Sodium and Potassium Pyrophosphates, Sodium Potassium Pyrophosphate | Remove oils and greases |
| Industrial and Institutional Cleaners | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Softens water, dissolves fats and oils and keeps them from redepositing |
| Integrated Circuitry | Phosphoric Acid | Etchant and cleaner |
| Latex Paint | Sodium Potassium Tripolyphosphate, Potassium Tripolyphosphate | Dispersing Agent |
| Milk Scale Removal | Phosphoric Acid | Dissolves calcium based milk scale on dairy processing equipment |
| Organic Synthesis | Polyphosphoric Acid | Production of phosphate esters and catalysts in organic reactions; Synthesis of dyes |
| Paint and Wall Cleaner | Trisodium Phosphate, Dodecahydrate | Removes oil, grease and soils |
| Metal Cleaning | Phosphoric Acid, Monosodium Phosphate | Remove grease and coatings prior to painting |
| Metal Finishing (Anodizing) | Phosphoric Acid | Creates bright, shiny finish to metal |
| Water Softening | Sodium HexametaphosphateSodium Tripolyphosphate | Bind Calcium and Magnesium |
| Water Treatment | Phosphoric AcidSodium Acid Pyrophosphate Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Form surface coating on pipes to prevent leaching of lead; sequester minerals as iron |
| Oil Drilling | Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Make drilling muds more flowable |
| Fertilizers | Monoammonium Phosphate; Diammonium Phosphate ; Dipotassium Phosphate | Nutrients for plant growth |
| Citric Acid Fermentations | Dipotassium Phosphate | Growth factor |
| Cotton Processing | Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate | Bind iron and vanadium that hinder peroxide bleach |
| Synthetic Rubber | Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate | Catalyst for butadiene and styrene |
| Styrofoam Production | Tricalcium Phosphate | Polymerization aid |
| Gypsum Wallboard | Sodium Trimetaphosphate | Firming of the composition board |
| Modified Starch | Sodium Tripolyphosphate ; Sodium Trimetaphosphate | Produce starch mono- and di- esters in sealers and coatings |
| Paper Processing | Sodium Tripolyphosphate; Sodium Hexametaphosphate | Dispersants for coating loads, colorants and resins |
| Ceramics | Tricalcium Phosphate | Impart opalescent |
| Oven Proof Bakeware | Tricalcium Phosphate | Impart heat resistance |
| Photocopier Toner | Tricalcium Phosphate | Dispersing agent |
| Industrial Sodium Chloride | Tricalcium Phosphate | Anticaking agent |
| Refractory | Phosphoric Acid | Impart heat resistance for processing in the steel industry |
| Cement | Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sodium Monofluorophosphate | Retard or delay the thickening of cement slurries especially when poured at great depths |
| Dyeing Wool | Diammonium Phosphate | Control of pH in dye bath to allow even penetration of dye through the wool |
