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In 2023–2024, China and the United States were the leading exporters of Sodium hexametaphosphate (CAS 10124-56-8), accounting for a combined majority of global export value, while India, Germany, and Vietnam emerged as top importers. Sodium hexametaphosphate prices remained relatively stable during this period, supporting consistent procurement volumes across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. Export concentration has intensified among East Asian and North American producers, while import demand expanded notably in South and Southeast Asia, reflecting growing downstream manufacturing activity.
Sodium hexametaphosphate (CAS 10124-56-8) refers to a group of inorganic salts composed of sodium cations and phosphate anions, commonly existing as white, crystalline, odorless solids that are highly soluble in water. It is classified as an inorganic salt and encompasses several hydrates and stoichiometric forms—including monosodium, disodium, and triSodium hexametaphosphates—each with distinct pH and solubility characteristics. Sodium hexametaphosphate is widely used as a buffering agent, emulsifier, and sequestrant in food processing, and serves as a key raw material in water treatment for scale and corrosion inhibition. It is also employed in detergent formulations, pharmaceutical preparations (e.g., laxatives and buffer systems), and as a nutrient source or pH adjuster in fertilizers and animal feed. In industrial chemistry, it functions as a precursor in the synthesis of other phosphates and specialty phosphorus compounds.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Sodium hexametaphosphate and Sodium hexametaphosphate SDS information.
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