Trisodium phosphate is used as softener and detergent in chemical, textile, printing and dyeing, papermaking, power generation, etc., boiler anti-scaling agent, soft water agent in paper dyeing, pH-producing buffer for producing glossy paper, printing and dyeing Fixing agent for time, mercerizing enhancer for fabric, anti-brittle agent for line making. The metallurgical industry is used as a chemical degreasing, decontamination, and as an excellent accelerator in photographic developing solutions. Detergent for tooth cleaners and bottlers. A coagulant for rubber latex. Sugar juice purifier. Phosphate plays a role in quality improvement in food processing. For example, in meat products, it maintains the water holding capacity of the meat and enhances the binding force to reduce the loss of nutrients in the meat and preserve the tenderness of the meat. It is also used as an emulsifier, a nutritional supplement, and a quality improver in food processing. It is a raw material for the preparation of edible alkali water, and is also used for the manufacture of sugar and α-starch. It is also used as a detergent for food bottles, cans, and the like.
