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.