What Purpose Would Sodium Tripolyphosphate Serve in a Detergent Formulation

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Multiple Choice

What purpose would sodium tripolyphosphate serve in a detergent formulation?

• A) to aid in removal of rust stains from surfaces and from clothes
• B) to improve the flow characteristics of the detergent in the box
• C) to aid in keeping the inside of washing machines clean and free from corrosion
• D) to complex and hence sequester metal ions in hard water
• E) to reduce bacterial growth in the detergent upon storage

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