TSPP – Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Food, feed, and industrial grade TSPP for acidity control, emulsification, water treatment, and chelation.
Product Overview
TSPP – Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate is a versatile phosphate salt available in anhydrous and decahydrate forms. With strong alkaline buffering and chelating capabilities, TSPP is widely used as an acidity regulator, emulsifying salt, leavening component, chelating agent, and moisture-retaining ingredient.
In food processing, TSPP is particularly suitable for processed cheese, dairy products, baking systems, seafood, meat processing, and microbial fermentation. Feed-grade TSPP can be used as a preservative and acidity regulator in aquaculture and livestock feed applications.
Industrial-grade TSPP is used in detergents, industrial cleaning formulations, water treatment, scale control, textile processing, decoloring systems, and electroplating applications.
Wuhan Waking Lion Chemicals Co., Ltd. supplies TSPP in different grades, forms, packaging configurations, and specifications for global B2B customers.
Key Product Features
1. Strong Chelating Performance
TSPP can sequester metal ions such as calcium and magnesium, helping control unwanted mineral reactions and scale formation in food processing and industrial water treatment applications.
2. Effective pH and Acidity Control
Its alkaline buffering capacity makes TSPP useful for controlling pH and acidity in food, feed, fermentation, and industrial formulations.
3. Excellent Emulsification Support
Food-grade TSPP functions as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese and dairy formulations, helping promote uniform distribution of fat and protein and supporting a smooth, consistent texture.
4. Moisture Retention
TSPP can improve water-holding capacity in seafood and meat processing, helping reduce moisture loss and maintain product appearance and texture.
5. Controlled Leavening Applications
When used with sodium bicarbonate, TSPP can participate in controlled CO₂ generation in baking systems, supporting consistent volume and texture in cakes, muffins, biscuits, and related baked products.
6. Multiple Industrial Applications
Industrial-grade TSPP provides functional performance in detergents, water treatment, scale inhibition, textile processing, industrial cleaning, and electroplating.
Basic Parameters
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Chemical Name: Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
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Molecular Formula, Anhydrous: Na₄P₂O₇
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Molecular Formula, Decahydrate: Na₄P₂O₇·10H₂O
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Molecular Weight, Anhydrous: 265.90
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Molecular Weight, Decahydrate: 446.10
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CAS No., Anhydrous: 7722-88-5
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CAS No., Decahydrate: 13472-36-1
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Appearance: White powder, granular material, or crystalline particles depending on grade and form
Food Grade & Feed Grade TSPP
Food-grade and feed-grade TSPP are designed for applications requiring controlled chemical composition and quality specifications.
Applicable Standards:
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GB 1886.339-2021
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FCC
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Q/WLD10-2021
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E450(iii)
Food & Feed Applications
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Acidity adjustment
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Emulsification
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Chelation
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Moisture retention
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Leavening systems
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Dairy processing
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Seafood and meat processing
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Feed processing
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Microbial fermentation
Food Grade Technical Specification
| Item | Food Grade |
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| Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (Na₄P₂O₇·10H₂O), W/% | ≥98.0 |
| Main Contents (Na₄P₂O₇), W/% | 96.5–100.5 |
| Loss on Ignition (Na₄P₂O₇), W/% | 38.0–42.0 |
| Water Insoluble, W/% | ≤0.2 |
| pH (10 g/L solution) | 9.9–10.7 |
| Ortho Phosphate | Pass |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb), mg/kg | ≤10 |
| Fluoride (F), mg/kg | ≤50.0 |
| Arsenic (As), mg/kg | ≤3.0 |
| Lead (Pb), mg/kg | ≤4.0 |
Feed Grade Technical Specification
| Item | Feed Grade |
| Main Contents (Na₄P₂O₇), W/% | 96.5–100.5 |
| Water Insoluble, W/% | ≤0.2 |
| Moisture, W/% | ≤2.5 |
| pH (10 g/L solution) | 9.9–10.7 |
| Ortho Phosphate | Pass |
| Fluoride (F), mg/kg | ≤100 |
| Arsenic (As), mg/kg | ≤10 |
| Chromium (Cr), mg/kg | ≤10 |
| Lead (Pb), mg/kg | ≤10 |
Industrial Grade TSPP
Industrial-grade TSPP is manufactured according to HG/T 2968-2009 and is available in anhydrous and decahydrate forms.
Main Industrial Applications
Detergents and Industrial Cleaning: TSPP can function as a builder and chelating component in cleaning formulations and textile processing systems.
Water Treatment: Its ability to sequester calcium and magnesium ions makes it suitable for scale control and water treatment applications, including boilers and cooling systems.
Decolorizing and Textile Processing: Industrial TSPP can be used as a processing auxiliary in selected textile and decoloring applications.
Electroplating: It can serve as an auxiliary chemical in electroplating processes.
Industrial Grade Technical Specification
| Item | Na₄P₂O₇ Anhydrous | Na₄P₂O₇·10H₂O Decahydrate |
| Main Contents, W/% | ≥96.5 | ≥98.0 |
| Water Insoluble, W/% | ≤0.15 | ≤0.10 |
| pH (10 g/L solution) | 9.9–10.7 | 9.9–10.7 |
| Ortho Phosphate | Pass | Pass |
Application Scenarios
Processed Cheese
TSPP acts as an emulsifying salt to support the uniform distribution of fat and protein, helping create a smooth, homogeneous, and meltable texture in processed cheese products and cheese blends.
Baking Systems
When combined with sodium bicarbonate, TSPP supports controlled gas generation during baking. It can be incorporated into leavening systems for cakes, muffins, biscuits, and other baked products to help achieve consistent texture.
Seafood Processing
TSPP can improve water-holding capacity and assist with pH adjustment in shrimp, fish fillets, and other seafood products. This can help reduce post-thaw drip and support product appearance and texture.
Meat Processing
Its moisture-retaining and pH-control properties make TSPP suitable for selected meat processing formulations where water retention and product consistency are important.
Dairy Processing
Food-grade TSPP can be used in dairy formulations as an emulsifying and stabilizing component, particularly in processed cheese applications.
Feed Processing
Feed-grade TSPP can be used as a preservative and acidity regulator in feed formulations for aquaculture and livestock.
Microbial Fermentation
TSPP can serve as a nutrient supplement and functional phosphate source in selected microbial fermentation processes.
Industrial Water Treatment
TSPP can bind calcium and magnesium ions and help reduce mineral scale formation in boilers, cooling towers, and other water treatment systems.
Anhydrous vs. Decahydrate TSPP
Anhydrous TSPP (Na₄P₂O₇) contains no crystal water and provides a higher active content per unit mass. It can be selected when formulation and handling requirements favor an anhydrous phosphate source.
Decahydrate TSPP (Na₄P₂O₇·10H₂O) contains crystal water and is supplied in crystalline form. It releases water during dissolution and can be selected according to formulation, processing, storage, and handling requirements.
The appropriate form should be determined according to the formulation and process conditions of the end application.
Packaging Options
Standard packaging options include:
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25 kg bags
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50 kg bags
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1,000 kg jumbo bags
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Bulk packaging available for suitable orders
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Customized packaging and pallet configurations available on request
Custom CoA formats and documentation can also be arranged according to customer requirements.
Quality and Supply Advantages
Wuhan Waking Lion Chemicals Co., Ltd. offers TSPP supply for food, feed, and industrial applications with multiple product configurations to support different international markets.
Key supply advantages include:
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Large-scale phosphate production capacity
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Long-term supply contract options
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Stable volume and supply planning
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Food and industrial grade product options
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HALAL and KOSHER certification availability
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BRC and ISO 22000 quality management certifications
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FCC and relevant Chinese standards compliance for applicable grades
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TDS, SDS, CoA, and customs documentation support
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Customized packaging and pallet configurations
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Sample and quotation support for qualified B2B buyers
The supplier has phosphate industry experience dating back to 1952 and supports customers including food manufacturers, compound seasoning producers, feed-related businesses, and chemical distributors in international markets.
Certification & Documentation
Depending on product grade and market requirements, documentation and certification support may include:
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TDS
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SDS
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CoA
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FCC compliance
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GB standard compliance
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HALAL certificate
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KOSHER certificate
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BRC certification
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ISO 22000 certification
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Customs documentation
Customers should confirm applicable regulatory requirements for their target country and final application before purchase.
B2B Ordering Information
When requesting a quotation for TSPP – Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, buyers can provide the required grade, anhydrous or decahydrate form, application, quantity, packaging preference, destination market, and documentation requirements.
For food, feed, water treatment, detergent, baking, dairy, seafood, or other industrial applications, selecting the appropriate grade and specification helps ensure compatibility with the intended formulation and production process.
TSPP – Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate from Wuhan Waking Lion Chemicals Co., Ltd. provides a versatile phosphate solution for customers seeking reliable acidity control, emulsification, chelation, moisture retention, leavening, and water treatment performance across diverse B2B applications.






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