What is trisodium phosphate?

Trisodium phosphate is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na₃PO₄. It is a white, granular or crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, producing an alkaline solution. TSP is used as a cleaning agent, builder, lubricant, food additive, stain remover, and degreaser

Is trisodium phosphate harmful?

TSP was deemed harmful by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2011 and is listed as a “hazardous substance” under the agency’s Clean Water Act. The Center For Disease Control also discourages trisodium phosphate cleaner uses and lists shock, burning sensations, abdominal pain, and collapse as reactions to ingestion

Is TSP harmful to humans?

What Risks are Associated with Trisodium Phosphate? A toxic substance, TSP can be harmful if swallowed, and exposure to it (in granular or diluted form) can cause serious eye injury and skin irritation.

Why is trisodium phosphate in my cereal?

TSP is most commonly used to reduce the acidic nature of foods, especially breakfast cereals, as it modifies cereal color and aids in the cereal’s flow through the extruder.

Is trisodium phosphate safe in foods?

What Is Trisodium Phosphate? In the simplest terms, trisodium phosphate is a food additive and preservative. The USDA classifies trisodium phosphate as “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS), allowing its use in baked goods, breads, meats, and cheese.

Is TSP the same as borax?

Here’s a list of alternatives to TSP: Borax: Though TSP and borax are not the same, they can both be used to clean and cut through surface grease

Where to buy trisodium phosphate in Namibia?

It is available at Dis-Chem Wernhill , DT Online PTY and Protea Chemicals.