Disodium Phosphate
Other names: Sodium phosphate, sodium hydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium phosphate dibasic
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
Disodium Phosphate, also known as sodium phosphate, sodium hydrogen phosphate, disodium hydrogen phosphate or sodium phosphate dibasic, is a chemical compound that has a wide range of uses in various industries. It is a white powder with no particular odor that dissolves easily in water and slowly transforms to sodium phosphate in air. This substance is potentially hazardous to health in large quantities, but is safe in small doses and is commonly used in the food industry.
One of the main areas where disodium phosphate is used is in the food industry. It functions as an acidity regulator, stabilizer and emulsifier and is a component of many products we consume on a daily basis. For example, it is typically found in some types of cheese, where it helps maintain the desired consistency and regulate pH. It is also used in beverages, desserts, ice cream, cookies and other baked products. It is also used in the cosmetics industry as a component of shampoos and toothpastes, or in the textile industry for fabric conditioning. In the pharmaceutical industry, disodium phosphate is used in the manufacture of medicines.
Disodium Phosphate can be found in the following products
Organic Rose Tonic 100 ml
Product detail