Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric acid is a weak acid and is often used as a food additive, in fertilizers, and in industrial applications. Available at Ledthem Chemicals in Harare
Description
Phosphoric acid is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-volatile syrupy liquid. Phosphoric acid is a weak acid and is often used as a food additive, in fertilizers, and in industrial applications.
Product description:
- Colorless, odorless, and non-volatile syrupy liquid
- Weak acid
- Used as a food additive, in fertilizers, and in industrial applications
- Can be corrosive to metals and tissue
- May cause eye and skin irritation
- May be harmful if swallowed
Uses:
- Food additive: Phosphoric acid is used as a food additive to add tartness to foods, such as soft drinks and jams. It is also used to preserve food and to prevent the growth of bacteria.
- Fertilizer: Phosphoric acid is a major component of fertilizers. It helps plants grow by providing them with phosphorus, which is an essential nutrient.
- Industrial applications: Phosphoric acid is used in a variety of industrial applications, such as rust removal, metal cleaning, and water treatment.
Safety:
Phosphoric acid is a corrosive substance and can cause skin irritation, eye damage, and burns. It is important to handle phosphoric acid with care and to wear gloves, goggles, and a respirator when working with it.
Additional information
| Chemical Category | CLINICAL, Clinical Acids, DOMESTIC, Domestic Acids, INDUSTRIAL, Industrial Acids, MINING, Mining Acids |
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| Description | Phosphoric acid is a weak acid and is often used as a food additive, in fertilizers, and in industrial applications. Available at Ledthem Chemicals in Harare | Medium evaporating solvent widely used in oil based paints and for cleaning brushes | Toilet cleaner a powerful stain remove of dirt, rust and smile from tiles, urinals grout and toilet bowls kills bacteria and leaves a clean fresh odor | What is Methylated Spirit? It is a suitable alternative to isopropyl Alcohol where solubility is not critical or can be assisted by other formula components | Colorless liquid used for thinning paints for steel automotive industry also known as laquor thinners | Is a high purity solvent, it is used in cleaning electric circuit boards and as nails polish remover. At a lower purity it can be used as in printing, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, food, decaffeination of tea or coffee and a carrier solvent for herbicides | ||||||||||||
| Content | Phosphoric acid is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula H3PO4. It is a colorless, odorless, and non-volatile syrupy liquid. Phosphoric acid is a weak acid and is often used as a food additive, in fertilizers, and in industrial applications. Product description:
Uses:
Safety: Phosphoric acid is a corrosive substance and can cause skin irritation, eye damage, and burns. It is important to handle phosphoric acid with care and to wear gloves, goggles, and a respirator when working with it. | Medium evaporating solvent widely used in oil based paints and for cleaning brushes | Toilet cleaner a powerful stain remover. It removes dirt, rust and slime from tiles, urinals grout and toilet bowls. This product kills bacteria and leaves a clean and fresh odor after application | What is Methylated Spirit? It is a suitable alternative to isopropyl Alcohol where solubility is not critical or can be assisted by other formula components | Is a high purity solvent, it is used in cleaning electric circuit boards and as nails polish remover. At a lower purity it can be used as in printing, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, food, decaffeination of tea or coffee and a carrier solvent for herbicides | |||||||||||||
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