Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a water-soluble inorganic polymer and a phosphate compound. It is commonly used as a dispersing agent, chelating agent, and water treatment chemical. SHMP is widely used to prevent scale formation, reduce hardness, and disperse suspended solids in various applications, including detergents, water treatment, food processing, and cosmetics. It is also used in industrial cleaning, paint formulations, and the textile industry.