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sodium hexametaphosphate [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

A sodium salt widely used in the food industry (juices, ice cream, cereals, etc.) as a water softener, emulsifying and sequestering agent, etc. Also used in pharmacy (dentifrices).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Sel sodique très employé en alimentation (jus, crème glacée, céréales, etc.) en tant qu'adoucisseur d'eau, émulsifiant, chélateur, etc.

OBS

L'industrie pharmaceutique en fait également usage (dentifrices).

Spanish

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