The form of phosphorus used by plants.
A group of compounds containing phosphorous and oxygen, which are used to enhance the effectiveness of detergents. Also a component of fertilizers, phosphates are essential plant nutrients. Phosphates residues from detergents cause excessive growth of algae and freshwater lakes and streams. As a result, many states and regions have banned phosphates from laundry detergents. They are still commonly used in dishwasher detergents because they are more difficult to replace in that application.
a vital nutrient fort algae growth. Can be introduced into pool water by decomposition of vegetation, urine, body wastes, agricultural runoff and some mineral or scale treatments. High levels can promote algae growth. The use of a phosphate eliminator can reduce the level to close to well below 1 PPM. Click here for some ordering information about Phosphate Test Kits.
Environmental hazard. Phosphate-containing compounds increase biological oxygen demand in surface water. Uses: In detergents, bathroom cleaners, floor strippers.
Essential plant nutrients; can cause serious water pollution in excessive quantities.
Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid, esp. used as a fertiliser.
important ion and plant nutrient; found in many fertilizers.
It is group of minerals being compounds of one or more metallic elements associated with the phosphate radical (PO4). Phosphates are classified together with arsenates as well as vanadates. Most of the phosphates are heavy, but none of them are hard. They are generally brittle and occurs in small crystals or compact aggregates.
the two beneficial effects of phosphates in meat and poultry products are moisture retention and flavor protection. An example is the use of phosphates in the curing of ham where approved additives are sodium or potassium salts of tripolyphosphate, hexametaphosphate, acid pyrophosphate, or orthophosphates, declared as "phosphates" on labels.
containing phosphorus; one of the chemicals needed for plant growth; they often pollute water because they cause too much plant growth (Many cleaning products still contain phosphates.)
chemicals used in fertilizer which can cause water pollution
Certain chemical compounds containing phosphorus.
One of the mineral chemical groups. Ex: apatite and turquoise.
Derived from the mineral apatite; any salt or ester formed by the reaction of a metal, alcohol, or other radical with phosphoric acid.
A substance that is added to a detergent to increase its water softening ability.
Salts of phosphoric acid. Important part of the body system that controls acid-base balance. Other chemicals involved in acid-base balance include sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and proteins.
phosphorus compounds readily available as plant nutrients; the addition of phosphates can lead to in- creased aquatic plant growth; high levels can indicate sewage, animal manure, fertilizer, and other types of contamination
The workhorse of built detergents. Phosphates are alkalis which sequester hard water, provide alkalinity , suspend solids, and add bulk to cleaning compounds. Can also refer to the coating formed on certain metals by the reaction of acid phosphate with the metal; i.e. iron phosphate, zinc phosphate.
Inorganic salts used for water softening and detergency.
Salts of phosphoric acid, an important part of the body system which controls acid-base balance.
A key nutrient in ecosystems, phosphates are natural minerals important to the maintenance of all life. Their role in laundry detergents is to remove hard water minerals and thus increase the effectiveness of the detergents themselves. They are also a deflocculating agent; that is, they prevent dirt from settling back onto clothes during washing. While relatively non-irritating and non-toxic in the environment, they nonetheless contribute to significant eutrophication of waterways and create unbalanced ecosystems by fostering dangerously explosive marine plant growth. For these reasons they are banned or restricted in many states. Products containing phosphates should be considered unacceptable. Almost all conventional dishwasher detergents contain phosphates. Found in: Conventional laundry detergents, all-purpose cleaners, dishwasher detergents.
Phosphates are used to increase water holding capacity of meat products and have an antioxidant effect. They also help reduce rancidity as well as improve the color stability and flavor. The USDA has approved Sodium tripolyphosphate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Sodium acid pyrophosphate, Sodium pyrophosphate , Monosodium phosphate and Disodium phosphate for use in curing. The use of these chemicals, however, is restricted to an amount which will result in not more than 0.5 percent phosphate from any source in the finished product. (meat contains 0.1 percent phosphate)