1. Detergent industry (main use)
Washing aid:
Soften hard water, chelate calcium and magnesium ions, improve decontamination ability.
Prevent dirt redeposition and keep clothes white.
Common in washing powder, washing liquid, dishwashing agent and so on.
Synergist: enhances the cleaning effect of surfactants.
2. Food Industry (Food Additive E451)
Moisture retention agent:
Used in meat products (such as ham, sausage) to retain moisture and improve taste.
Prevent seafood (such as frozen fish and shrimp) protein denaturation, keep fresh and tender.
Quality Improvers:
Used for canned, cheese and other food, stable texture and color.
Increase elasticity in noodles and frozen foods.
3. Industrial applications
Ceramic industry: as a dispersant, improve mud flow.
Oil extraction: Used for drilling mud to prevent scaling.
Textile printing and dyeing: used as water softener and bleaching aid.
Paper industry: Enhance paper flexibility and water absorption.
4. Water treatment
Corrosion and scale inhibitor: Used in boiler water and circulating cooling water system to prevent pipe scaling and corrosion.