What is Tri Sodium Phosphate Crystals?
Tri Sodium Phosphate Crystals (TSP) is a strongly alkaline inorganic salt, typically supplied as the dodecahydrate form, widely valued for its powerful cleaning, degreasing, and buffering properties. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water, producing a strongly alkaline solution capable of effectively breaking down grease, oils, and various soils, while also serving important functional roles in food processing as a buffering and emulsifying agent.
Polychem Industries supplies Tri Sodium Phosphate Crystals in food grade and industrial grade to detergent manufacturers, food processing companies, water treatment plants, and industrial cleaning product formulators across India and internationally. Its combination of strong alkalinity, excellent water solubility, and versatile functional properties makes it one of the most widely used phosphate salts across both industrial cleaning and food processing applications.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Grade | White crystalline granules/powder | 98%+ (Food / Industrial Grade) | FSSAI / FCC / E339(iii) | Processed cheese, canned foods, beverages, dairy |
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline granules | 98%+ | Industrial | Detergents, degreasers, water treatment, boiler treatment |
Applications & Uses
Heavy-Duty Cleaners & Degreasers
One of the most significant industrial applications. TSP is used as a powerful cleaning and degreasing agent in heavy-duty industrial and household cleaning products, effectively cutting through grease, oil, and grime on hard surfaces, walls, and equipment prior to painting or general maintenance.
Detergent Builders
Used as a builder in detergent formulations, providing strong alkalinity and sequestering capability that improves surfactant performance and helps remove soils and stains from fabrics and hard surfaces.
Processed Cheese & Dairy
Food Grade TSP is used as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese manufacturing and certain dairy products, helping create smooth, stable texture by emulsifying fats and stabilising the protein structure during processing.
Canned Foods & Beverages
Used as a buffering and pH-adjusting agent in certain canned foods and beverages, helping maintain product stability and consistent quality throughout the product shelf life.
Water & Boiler Treatment
Used in industrial water treatment and boiler water treatment systems as a scale inhibitor and pH buffer, helping prevent mineral scale formation and maintain optimal water chemistry in industrial steam and cooling systems.
Surface Preparation (Pre-Paint Cleaning)
Widely used by painters and decorators as a wall and surface cleaning agent prior to painting, effectively removing grease, grime, and residues to ensure proper paint adhesion.
Technical Specifications
Tri Sodium Phosphate Crystals — Key Properties
Why Source Tri Sodium Phosphate Crystals from Polychem Industries?
- Food Grade (E339(iii)) and Industrial Grade available
- FSSAI compliant Food Grade supply with Certificate of Analysis
- Powerful alkaline cleaning and degreasing performance
- Reliable bulk supply for detergent, food and water treatment industries
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
