... beverage, it is used as buffer, chelate agent, emulsifier. 1 Chemical Name: trisodium Phosphate2 Molecular Formula: Na3HPO4.12H2O, Na3HPO43 Molecular weight ... may lose crystal water ,convert to anhydrous.5 Uses: In food processing industry, it is used as agent for bake, prevent ... hot. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances. food additive tricalcium phosphate