BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Inorganic acid for pH adjustment, descaling, and acid cleaning systems.
INCI Name: Phosphoric Acid
CAS Number: 7664-38-2
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: H3PO4
Ionic Type: Acid / phosphate salt after neutralization
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: N/A
Phosphoric Acid is an industrial ingredient used for acidulant and ph adjuster for cleaning, descaling, and process ph control. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Phosphoric Acid is used in practical industrial formulations where acidulant and ph adjuster for cleaning, descaling, and process ph control. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Used q.s. for pH adjustment or at controlled levels in acid cleaners.
Solubility: Water miscible
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Acidulant and pH adjuster for cleaning, descaling, and process pH control.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 75 - 85 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | 1 - 2.5 | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Water miscible | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 98 - 98 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | 1.57 - 1.7 | g/cm3 | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Oxidizers
status: avoid | Avoid incompatible oxidizing conditions unless supplier SDS supports use.
Water
status: compatible | Typically used in aqueous systems with controlled dilution.
Alkalis
status: limited | Neutralization is exothermic and must be controlled.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Concentrated phosphoric acid is corrosive or irritating depending on concentration; review SDS/TDS.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.