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Tetrasodium pyrophosphate
EC / List no.: 231-767-1
CAS no.: 7722-88-5
Mol. formula: Na4O7P2
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is harmful if swallowed and causes serious eye damage.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water softeners,
cosmetics and personal care products,
coating products and
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys),
leather (e.g. gloves, shoes, purses, furniture),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water softeners and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
building & construction work and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
metals,
fabricated metal products and
.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
in the production of articles.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water softeners and
polymers.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water softeners and
polymers.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
mining and
municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
machinery and vehicles and
.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
formulation of mixtures,
in the production of articles and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
formulation of mixtures,
formulation in materials,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles and
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).
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