An important auxiliary agent in synthetic detergent. It is obtained by condensation of different sodium hydrogen phosphate molecular. Most of sodium tripolyphosphate is used in detergents synthesis, a little is used in softening of industrial water, it is not edible. It is also used as food additives.
It is used as detergent additives, it can also be used in petroleum, metallurgy, mining, papermaking and water treatment etc..
STPP can be used as food additives, such as: preservatives and emulsifier.