Phosphoric acid

Identification

Synonyms: Orthophosphoric acid
CAS No.:  7664-38-2   EC No.: 231-633-2   RTECS No.: TB6300000
Molecular Weight:  98
Molecular Formula: H3PO4
Density: 1.685 (85%), 2.030 (crystal @ 25°C)
M.P.: 42°C
B.P.: 213°C

Preparation

Phosphoric acid is manufactured by furnase process, ensuring low impurities content.

Application

Technical grade phosphoric acid can be used to produce variety of phosphates, electrolyte treatment liquids or chemical treatment liquids, refractory mortar with phosphoric acid and inorganic coheretant. It is also used as a catalyst, drying agent and cleaner. In coating industry it is used as a rust-proof coating for metals; As a acidity regulator and nutrition agent for yeast food grade phosphoric acid may be applied to flavors, canned food and light drinks as well as used in wine brewery as a nutrients source for yeast to prevent the reproduction of useless bacteria.

Specification*

Items
Specification
Phosphoric acid Purity
75% min.
85% min,
 95%
Ready oxidizable substance as H3PO3
0.012% max.
0.012% max.
-
Arsenic
3 ppm max.
Heavy metals as Pb
5 ppm max.
F
0.001% max.
Iron
 
 
0.003% min.
Color
10
10
20
Density, g/cm3 @ 20 deg. C
 
 
1.807-1.812

Standard Packaging

1)  35 kg pail (not for 75%), 330 kg drum
2)  1600kg/1000Lt IBC, 1900kgs/1200Lt IBC (tote)
3)  Isotank
4)  Bulk Shipment

Risks and Safety Information

Phosphoric acid is regulated by UN as hazardous substance.
Acidic corrosive liquid
UN1805
Class 8
PG III
For more information, please see MSDS
R-Phrase: R34
S-Phrase: S1/2, S26, S45
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