PHOSPHORIC ACID (FOOD GRADE)
CAS # 7664-38-2
DESCRIPTION
Phosphoric Acid is a colorless, odorless
phosphorus-containing inorganic acid. It has a role as a solvent, a human metabolite,
an algal metabolite and a fertilizer. It is miscible with water, ethanol and
mixture of ether: alcohol (3:1).
PROPERTIES
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H3PO4 |
85.0 % |
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P2O5 |
61.6 % |
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Specific
Gravity at 25°C |
1.685 g/mL |
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Color |
< 10.0 (APHA) |
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Arsenic (As) |
< 0.8 (mg/Kg) |
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Fluoride (F) |
10.0 (mg/Kg) |
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Iron (Fe) |
20 (mg/Kg) |
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Heavy Metal (as
Pub) |
< 10(mg/Kg) |
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Lead (Pub) |
< 0.4 (mg/Kg) |
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Cadmium (Cd) |
0.0 (mg/Kg) |
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Nickel (Ni) |
< 0.2 (mg/Kg) |
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Chromium (Cr) |
< 0.6 (mg/Kg) |
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Mercury (Hg) |
< 0.05 (mg/Kg) |
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Copper (Cu) |
< 0.1 (mg/Kg) |
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Phosphorus (P) |
26.9 % |
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Sulphates ( SO4) |
383 (mg/Kg) |
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Chloride (Cal) |
< 20.0 (mg/Kg) |
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Volatile acids
(as Acetic acid) |
< 10 (mg/Kg) |
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Nitrates |
< 5 (mg/Kg) |
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Visual Appearance |
Clear, colorless liquid without visible particles. |
APPLICATION
· Food-grade phosphoric acid is used to acidify foods and beverages such as jams, providing a tangy or sour taste.
· Soft drinks containing phosphoric acid, which would
include Coca-Cola, are sometimes called phosphate sodas or phosphates.
PACKAGING OPTIONS
Drums