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Metal Treatment

Sodium Hypophosphite

Product code RXSOL-60-1316-025

Sodium hypophosphite is valued particularly for its reducing properties and is widely used in electroless nickel plating, chemical processing and laboratory applications.

Description

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

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
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.

Precautions
Precautions

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.