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Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (Noun)

Meaning

A sodium salt of pyrophosphoric acid used as a builder in soaps and detergents.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Tetrasodium pyrophosphate is often used in laundry and dishwashing detergents due to its effectiveness as a water softener and detergent builder.
  • Food manufacturers use tetrasodium pyrophosphate as an anti-caking agent, stabilizer, and texturizer in various food products.
  • Tetrasodium pyrophosphate was widely used as a builder in many soaps and detergents until its use was largely phased out in many countries due to concerns over water pollution.
  • The use of tetrasodium pyrophosphate in fertilizers, soaps, and cleaning agents is a major source of human exposure to this substance.
  • Detergent manufacturers typically use a combination of tetrasodium pyrophosphate and other builders to create an effective detergent formula.

Synonyms

  • Sodium Pyrophosphate

Hypernyms

  • Builder
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