NIGP 18074: Phosphates, Inorganic

NIGP 18074 Phosphates, Inorganic, an Item code, covers the procurement of inorganic phosphate compounds used in water treatment, fertilizer blending, food processing, industrial cleaning, and corrosion control applications by state and local governments. State and local buyers source these materials through a mix of issuing bodies—state environmental and transportation departments, county facilities management offices, and municipal water utilities—typically to support water quality operations, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The code captures industrial-grade phosphate salts, polyphosphates, and related inorganic phosphate derivatives that do not fall under agricultural fertilizer classifications. Demand reflects the broad utility of phosphates in treating hard water, preventing corrosion in distribution systems, and maintaining pH in municipal water supplies.

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