Phosphoric Acid 85% – Industrial Solution

🧪 CAS Number: 7664-38-2

🌟 Product Description

Phosphoric acid 85% is a colorless, odorless, and viscous mineral acid. While strongly acidic, it is less corrosive compared to other mineral acids. It is widely used in fertilizers, detergents, food, and metal treatment industries.

🏭 Applications

Phosphorus source in fertilizer production

Metal surface cleaning and rust removal

Detergent and cleaning chemical manufacturing

Food additive (acidity regulator, E338)

Water treatment and pH adjustment

Intermediate in pharmaceuticals and chemical synthesis

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless, viscous liquid

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: H3PO4

Molecular Weight: 97.99 g/mol

Concentration: 85% ± 1

Boiling Point: ~158 °C (solution)

Density (20 °C): ~1.685 g/cm³

Solubility: Fully miscible with water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Phosphoric acid 85% is corrosive. Avoid skin and eye contact, and use protective equipment. Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas in plastic or stainless-steel tanks.

🔑 Keywords

phosphoric acid 85%, CAS 7664-38-2, phosphate source, fertilizer raw material, food additive, acidity regulator

📛 Other Names

Orthophosphoric Acid, Phosphorus Trihydroxide