This standard describes disodium phosphate, anhydrous, for use in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water. The product described is also known as sodium hydrogen phosphate, with the salt in anhydrous form. Disodium phosphate, anhydrous, is an orthophosphate used, as formulated and in blends, to inhibit corrosion of potable water conveyance systems. The product described by this standard is also known as sodium phosphate, dibasic, anhydrous.

This standard can be referenced in documents for purchasing and receiving disodium phosphate, anhydrous, and can be used as a guide for testing the physical and chemical properties of disodium phosphate, anhydrous, samples. The stipulations of this standard apply when this document has been referenced and then only to disodium phosphate, anhydrous, used in the treatment of potable water, wastewater, and reclaimed water.