Sodium Hexametaphosphate appears as a white powder or granules. Sodium hexametaphosphate is a polyphosphate. It is used as a sequestrant, deflocculant and water softener. Its applications include industrial cooling systems, ceramic processing and detergent formulations. It is also used in food processing, photographic developing and drilling muds. Packaging options include 25 kg bags and 1000 kg big bags. The listed grade designation is technical and food. Food use as E 452 is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions.