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- noun inorganic chemistry A cyclic, polymeric
anion composed of six linkedphosphate groups P6O186-; anysalt containing this anion
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Examples
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Tartar: Pyrophosphates, triclosan, zinc citrate or sodium hexametaphosphate are ingredients in tartar-control toothpastes that can help prevent buildup of the hardened deposits on teeth.
Whitens, Brightens and Confuses Ellen Byron 2011
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Crest's Pro-Health Enamel Shield also has sodium hexametaphosphate, an ingredient that forms a protective film over the teeth that lasts six or seven hours.
The Acid Test for Enamel-Saving Toothpastes Laura Johannes 2010
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I can't even tell which of the ingredients is the artificial sweetener, although I'm casting suspicious glances at sodium hexametaphosphate.
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Ingredients: Sugar, potato flakes, citric acid (E330), emulsifier sodium hexametaphosphate (E452), artficial flavoring.
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Calgon (sodium hexametaphosphate) in amounts up to 1%.
7. Slip casting 1991
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Using softened water with sodium hexametaphosphate may take less than several weeks to kill your orchids.
EzineArticles 2010
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But, unfortunately, most home water softeners use sodium hexametaphosphate as the softening agent.
EzineArticles 2010
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Specially formulated with two whitening ingredients, hydrogen peroxide and sodium hexametaphosphate, that safely work together to whiten teeth by removing surface stains and protecting against future stains
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For example, we have recently invested to de-bottleneck our sodium hexametaphosphate, or SHMP, and tricalcium phosphate, or TCP, specialty phosphate salt plants.
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