Sodium Hypophosphite as a white, water-soluble material and lists uses including pharmaceutical applications and nickel plating; sodium phosphinate also use as a reducing agent in electroless nickel plating and as a chemical/laboratory reagent.

RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite – Manufacturer & Supplier

Name: Sodium Hypophosphite
Brand: Kolkata Chemical
Availability: InStock

RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite is a high-purity inorganic reducing agent supplied in solid form for industrial, chemical-processing, surface-treatment and specialty applications. It is also known as sodium phosphinate and is available in anhydrous and monohydrate forms depending on grade and specification.

The product is typically supplied as a white crystalline or granular, water-soluble material. Sodium hypophosphite is valued particularly for its reducing properties and is widely used in electroless nickel plating, chemical processing and laboratory applications.

Application

Applications/Uses

Antioxidant and stabilizer: It can be added to pharmaceutical formulations to help maintain stability and extend shelf life.

Controlled release: It acts as a controlled-release agent for certain drugs

Buffer: It can be used as a buffer in drug preparations.

Historical use: Historically, it was used in elixirs and tonics for conditions like tuberculosis.

Antioxidant and stabilizer:It is used as an additive to prevent oxidation and preserve the quality of certain food products.

Antimicrobial properties: Emerging research suggests it has potential antimicrobial and anti-botulinal properties, which could allow its use in cured meat products

Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition: Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan

Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free

Other Major Applications

1. Electroless Nickel Plating

One of the important industrial applications of sodium hypophosphite is as a reducing agent in electroless nickel-plating processes.

It participates in the chemical reduction process that enables nickel deposition without requiring the conventional external electrical current used in electroplating. Sodium hypophosphite is documented as a reducing agent for electroless nickel plating on metals and plastics.

Typical industries include:

Engineering components
Automotive components
Metal finishing
Machinery parts
Electronic components
Precision components
Surface-treatment industries

2. Chemical Processing

Sodium hypophosphite can be used as a reducing reagent and chemical intermediate in specialty chemical manufacturing and laboratory processes.

3. Surface Treatment

Its reducing characteristics make sodium hypophosphite useful in selected surface-treatment and metal-finishing formulations, particularly those associated with electroless deposition processes.

4. Laboratory & Research Applications

Sodium hypophosphite is used as a chemical reagent in laboratory and analytical applications where its reducing properties are required.

5. Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

The material can serve as a raw material or process reagent in selected specialty chemical formulations and manufacturing processes.

Dose

Physical Appearance

RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite is generally supplied as a white, odourless crystalline or granular solid. Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate is described by PubChem as a white hygroscopic/deliquescent crystalline material.

Because the material can absorb moisture, appropriate moisture-protected packaging and storage are recommended.

Solubility

Sodium hypophosphite is water soluble, making it convenient for preparation of aqueous process solutions where required.

The exact solubility profile can vary with temperature, grade and whether the product is supplied in anhydrous or hydrated form.

Grades & Specifications

RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite can be offered according to customer requirements, including suitable industrial or specialty grades.

Typical specification parameters may include:

Assay
Moisture / loss on drying
pH of solution
Insoluble matter
Phosphite content
Phosphate content
Heavy metals
Iron
Calcium
Other trace impurities

Final specifications should always be confirmed from the current RXSOL TDS and batch COA.

Technical specifications

Chemical Identification

Property	Information
Product Name	RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite
Common Name	Sodium Hypophosphite
Alternative Name	Sodium Phosphinate
Chemical Formula	NaH₂PO₂
CAS No.	7681-53-0
Molecular Weight	87.98 g/mol
Physical Form	White crystalline/granular solid
Solubility	Soluble in water
Function	Reducing agent / chemical intermediate

For the monohydrate form, the CAS number is 10039-56-2 and PubChem reports a molecular weight of approximately 103.98 g/mol. Therefore, the exact CAS and molecular weight should be matched to the grade supplied.

Note

RXSOL Sodium Hypophosphite – Product Highlights

High-purity sodium hypophosphite
White crystalline/granular appearance
Water soluble
Strong reducing-agent characteristics
Suitable for industrial chemical processing
Widely used in electroless nickel-plating systems
Suitable for specialty chemical formulations
Available in different grades subject to specification
Industrial and bulk supply available

Remarks / Precaution

Packaging

Depending on grade and quantity, Sodium Hypophosphite can be supplied in suitable moisture-resistant industrial packaging such as:

25 kg bags
25 kg HDPE drums
50 kg drums
Other bulk packaging on request

Packaging should be selected according to the product grade, transport requirements and customer's storage conditions.

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, protected from excessive moisture.

Recommended practices include:

Keep containers tightly closed.
Protect the product from humidity.
Avoid contamination with incompatible chemicals.
Handle powder carefully to minimize dust generation.
Use appropriate PPE during handling.
Refer to the current SDS before industrial use.

MSDS

Porduct Name	Sodium hypophosphite
Part Number	RXSOL-60-1316-025

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA

Phone	+91 22 20871200 - 1400
Fax	+91 22 27612100 :::AOH :0091 9821214367
Email	mail@rxmarine.com
Website	www.rxmraine.com

Chemical Name	Cas No	EC No	Whight	Formula
Sodium hypophosphite monohydrate	10039-56-2	231-669-9	105,99 g/mol	H₂NaO₂P · H₂O

Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin.
Precautionary statements	P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Classification of the substance or mixture	Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Supplemental Hazard Statements	None
Other hazards	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

General advice	Consult a physician. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled	If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Eye Contact	Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
Swallowed	Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Skin Contact	Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Inhalation	Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary.
Ingestion	Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye	The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed	No data available

Flammability	May be combustible at high temperature.
Suitable extinguishing media	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media	Do NOT use water jet.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture	Oxides of phosphorus Sodium oxides
Further information	Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Hazardous combustion products	Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides.
Advice for firefighters	Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Protective Equipment	Use personal protective equipment.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical	Has a fire-promoting effect due to the release of oxygen. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures	Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage	Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal.
Personal Protection	Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. Advice for emergency responders: Protective equipment see section 8.
Enviromental Precaution	No special environmental precautions required.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning	Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections	For disposal see section 13.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion	Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Incompatible materials	Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills.
Hygiene measures	General industrial hygiene practice. For precautions see section 2.2.
Advice on safe handling	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities	Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Moisture sensitive.
Storage conditions	Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place. hygroscopic
Storage class	Storage class (TRGS 510): 13: Non Combustible Solids
Specific end use(s)	Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general occupational hygiene	Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Exposure controls	No specific additional engineering controls are required. Provide good natural or artificial ventilation.
Engineering Control	Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/face protection	Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Body Protection	Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Skin protection	Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Respiratory protection	Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Other Protection Measure	Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Control of environmental exposure	Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

Physical state	crystalline
Colour	white
Odour	No data available
Odor Threshold	Not Applicable
pH	6,0 - 8,0 at 50 g/l at 25 °C
Melting Point	No data available
Boiling Point	No data available
Flash Point	No data available
Evaporation Rate	Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas)	No data available
Explosive limits	No Data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits	No data available
Autoignition temperature	No data available
Decomposition temperature	No data available
Vapour pressure	No data available
Viscosity	No data available
Density	No datan available
Relative Density	No data available
Specific Gravity	No data available
Partition coefficient	No data available
Explosive properties	No data available
Solubility	No data available
Ignition temperature	No information available.
Particle characteristics	No data available

Reactivity	No data available
Chemical stability	Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions	No data available
Conditions to avoid	Avoid moisture.
Incompatible materials	Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products	In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity	LD50 Oral - Rat - 7.640 mg/kg Inhalation: No data available Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation	Skin - Rabbit Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h
Serious eye damage/irritation	Eyes - Rabbit Result: Moderate eye irritation - 24 h
Respiratory or skin sensitization	No data available
Carcinogenicity	No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity	No data available
Reproductive toxicity	No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	No data available
Additional Information	RTECS: UF9625000 Lung irritation, Cyanosis, Central nervous system depression To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Persistence and degradability	No data available
Toxicity to fish	Static test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 75 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates	Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 42,81 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: maleic acid
Toxicity	Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 1.520 mg/l - 96 h
Toxicity to bacteria	EC10 - Bacteria - 14 mg/l - 72 h Remarks: (Lit.) EC5 - E.coli - 15.000 mg/l Remarks: (Lit.) (maximum permissible toxic concentration)
Toxicity to algae	Static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 74,35 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: maleic acid
Products Biodegradation	The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Mobility in soil	No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment	This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting properties	No data available
Other adverse effects	No data available .

Product	Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008/98/EC as well as other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.
Contaminated packaging	Dispose of as unused product.
Waste treatment Method	See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

UN number	ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
UN proper shipping name	ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
Transport hazard class(es)	ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
Packaging group	ADR/RID: IMDG: IATA:
Environmental hazards	ADR/RID: No IMDG: No IATA: No
Special precautions for user	No data available
Further information	Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture	This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations	Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment	For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

Other Information

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.

Sodium Hypophosphite