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Sodium phosphate is a general term that refers to various combinations of sodium (salt) and phosphate (an inorganic salt-forming chemical substance). Food grade sodium phosphate is recognized as safe for consumption by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is commonly used as an additive in processed food manufacturing. It is also an ingredient in many household products and medicines. For some people, sodium phosphate can be used to prepare the bowel before colonoscopy.