Product Name:	Phosphoric Acid
WCode:	16-009
CAS No.:	7664-38-2
Molecular Formula:	H3PO4
Formula Weight:	97.99

Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State		Clear syrupy liquid
Melting Point		41°C
Boiling Point		158°C
Specific Gravity		1.69
Solubility in Water		Miscible
PH		1.5 (0.1 N aqueous sol.)
Viscosity		3.86 mPa at 20 C
Vapor density		3.4
NFPA Ratings		Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Reactivity:0
Flash point		Not considered to be a fire hazard
Stability		Stable under ordinary conditions
Applications
Acidulation of soft drinks, particularly cola. Manufacture of cottage and processed cheese, fats, shortenings; ph control in manufacture of imitation jellies; nutrient in production of yeast; control of bacteria growth in selected processed foods; flocculating agent for clarification of sugar juices after liming process. Manufacture of phosphate salts.
Sales Specification
Food Grade, 85% Min
Appearance		Colorless transparent and thick liquid or with light color
Asay as H3PO4		85.0% Min
P2O5		61.0% Min
Color (AHPA)		20 Max
Arsenic as As		1 ppm max
Sulphate as SO4		25 ppm max
Heavy Metal as Pb		10 ppm max
Chloride as Cl		3 ppm max
Flouride as F		7 ppm max
Iron as Fe		10 ppm max
Reductive Matter as H3PO3		0.012% max
Packing:	In 1700KG Tote

Food Grade, 75% Min
Appearance	Colorless transparent and thick liquid or with light color
Asay as H3PO4	75% Min
P2O5	61.0% Min
Color (AHPA)	20 Max
Arsenic as As	1 ppm max
Sulphate as SO4	25 ppm max
Heavy Metal as Pb	10 ppm max
Chloride as Cl	3 ppm max
Flouride as F	7 ppm max
Iron as Fe	10 ppm max
Reductive Matter as H3PO3	0.012% max

Packing:

In 1600KG Tote

Transportation
UN No.:	1805
Hazard Class	8
Packing Group	III