Hazards
None (not classified as hazardous)
- None allocated — not classified as a hazardous chemical.
Full GHS classification
- Not classified as a hazardous chemical (GHS) — no hazard class allocated
Poisons schedule
Not Scheduled (SUSMP — not listed)
Used for
Water softener; detergent ingredient; deflocculant in drilling muds; sequestrant; corrosion / scale control.
Never
None specified in the source SDS.
Handling
- Appearance
- Solid — white powder / granule / pellets
- pH
- 5.8 – 7.3 (near-neutral)
- Keep away from
- Strong oxidising agents. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10).
Also known as
Calgon; HMP; metaphosphoric acid hexasodium salt; SHMP
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.