sodium tripolyphosphate is neutralized by phosphoric acid into sodium orthophosphate by soda ash, and then condensed. There are two methods of producing phosphoric acid, wet method and thermal method.

sodium benzoate is an organic substance with the chemical formula C7H5NaO2. It is a white granular or crystalline powder, odorless or slightly benzoine smelling, slightly sweet, with astringent taste. The relative molecular mass is 144,12. It is air stable and easily soluble.

sodium tripolyphosphate is an inorganic substance with the chemical formula Na5P3O10. It is a kind of amorphous water soluble linear polyphosphate. It is widely used in food as a moisture store, quality enhancer, pH regulator and metal chelating agent.

sodium hexametaphosphate is an inorganic substance with the molecular formula (NaPO3)6, a white powder crystal or a colorless transparent glass flake or block solid. Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents.