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There are actually two detergent additives which are very similar in name, sodium triphosphate and trisodium phosphate. Sodium triphosphate is used in many commercial products, particularly in detergents and degreasers, and as a food preservative. Phosphate detergents are not known to cause soil or air pollution. However, it can cause some ecological problems in waterways in that it can deplete oxygen and allow some less desirable water species to over produce. Also, it may be harmful to people in certain amounts.

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