Buffering and acidity regulation
DSP can help establish or maintain pH in compatible cheese, beverage, jelly, dairy and ingredient systems.
Food grade phosphate · Sodium orthophosphate · INS 339(ii)
Disodium phosphate is a sodium orthophosphate used in selected food systems for buffering, acidity regulation, emulsifying-salt functions and water management.

Product overview
Food grade disodium phosphate (DSP), formally disodium hydrogen phosphate, is INS 339(ii). CAS 7558-79-4 corresponds to anhydrous Na2HPO4; hydrated forms require separate formula and identity confirmation.
Commercial reference limits and official identity information are provided below. Legal use, dosage and documentation must be confirmed for the destination market and exact food application.
Functional roles
Performance depends on grade, dosage, formulation, process conditions and applicable food rules.
DSP can help establish or maintain pH in compatible cheese, beverage, jelly, dairy and ingredient systems.
The supplied information identifies water retention; evaluate protein interactions, texture and stability in the actual formulation.
Food application screening
These are application-screening areas, not universal use approvals or guaranteed outcomes.
May be used in qualified emulsifying-salt systems to support pH, mineral balance, melt and texture.
Evaluate buffering, clarity, taste and compatibility with calcium, proteins and acids.
Screen acidity regulation, gel interaction and storage stability in the complete recipe.
May support buffering and water management after compatibility trials with the dairy and stabilizer system.
Evaluate water retention, binding and yield under the actual salt, protein and heat process.
The supplied information cites culture use; confirm grade, nutrient role and process requirements.
Commercial specifications
The following commercial reference limits are separate from batch COA results. Agree the hydration form, analytical basis and test methods in the specification for your order.
| Test item | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Disodium phosphate content, as anhydrous Na2HPO4 | % | ≥98.0 |
| Arsenic (As) | % | ≤0.0003 |
| Fluoride (F) | % | ≤0.003 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | % | ≤0.001 |
| Water-insoluble matter | % | ≤0.2 |
| Lead (Pb) | % | ≤0.0004 |
| Loss on drying, Na2HPO4 | % | ≤5.0 |
| Loss on drying, Na2HPO4·2H2O | % | 18.0–22.0 |
| Loss on drying, Na2HPO4·12H2O | % | 61.0 |
Specification note: Na2HPO4 is the anhydrous formula and must not be described as a monohydrate. The table also includes separate dihydrate and dodecahydrate drying-loss entries. Specify the hydration form, corresponding formula and CAS, and the applicable test basis for your order.
Qualification support
Request the current specification/TDS, SDS, test methods and representative or batch COA.
Request applicable HACCP, Kosher, Halal and ISO documents; verify product, site, scope and validity.
Review the FAO/WHO JECFA disodium hydrogen phosphate record for identity context.
Storage and handling
Buyer questions
Disodium phosphate is a sodium orthophosphate used in selected food systems for buffering, acidity regulation, emulsifying-salt functions and water management. Confirm legal use and performance for the exact application.
The commercial reference specification lists ≥98.0%. Use the current signed specification and batch COA for acceptance.
The reference is 25 kg per bag, 22 MT per 20-foot container and a 500 kg minimum order.
Request specification/TDS, SDS, COA and applicable HACCP, Kosher, Halal and ISO documents for the exact source.
Provide grade or hydration form, application, specification, quantity, packing, destination, documents and delivery date.
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Application and selection guides: Processed Cheese Emulsifying Salts & Dairy Stabilizers. Use the guides for process questions; confirm the exact supplied grade separately.
Specification-led sourcing
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