White rhombic crystal or white crystal powder, easily soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol. Its solution is acidic.
Quality standards
(GB25564-2010、FCC-V)
Name of index
GB25564-2010
FCC-V
Monosodium Phosphate NaH2PO4 (on dried material) ≥ %
98.0-103.0
98.0-103.0
Water Insoluble ≤%
0. 2
0. 2
Arsenic (As) ≤%
0.0003
0.0003
Heavy Metal (as Pb) ≤%
0.001
-
Pb ≤%
0.0004
-
Fluoride (as F) ≤%
0.005
0.005
PH (1% aqueous solution)
4.1-4.7
-
Loss on drying NaH2PO4 ≤%
2.0
2.0
Loss on drying NaH2PO4·H2O ≤%
10.0-15.0
10.0-15. 0
Loss on drying NaH2PO4·2H2 ≤%
20.0-25.0
20.0-25.0
Uses
In food industry, it is used as quality improver and emulsifier, mainly applied to cheese, drinks and jelly.
Packing
In 25kg composite plastic woven/paper bag with PE liner.
Storage and transport
Storage and transport: It should be stored in a dry, ventilative and clean warehouse; kept away from moisture and heat, and stored separately from poisonous substances. Handled with care, so as to avoid damage to the packing bags.