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 | Is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinctive sweet smell used in industrial settings as a solvent. Toluene is also an ingredient in some consumer products such as paints, glues and nail polish removers. | Nitric acid is used for the production of ammonium nitrate, a component of fertilizers, making explosives nitroglycerin, trinitrotoluene, oxidizing metals. | 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 | Benzine Is an aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from cracked gasoline, etc. It is used as a raw material for styrene phenol, cyclohexane, and other chemicals | Xylene, Appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor | ||||||||||||
| 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. | Is a clear, colorless liquid with a distinctive sweet smell used in industrial settings as a solvent. Toluene is also an ingredient in some consumer products such as paints, glues and nail polish removers. | Nitric acid is used for the production of ammonium nitrate, a major component of fertilizers. It is also used for producing explosives like nitroglycerin and trinitrotoluene (TNT) and for oxidizing metals. | 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 | Benzine Is an aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from cracked gasoline, etc. It is used as a raw material for styrene phenol, cyclohexane, and various other chemicals. It is also used as a solvent | Xylene, Appears as a colorless watery liquid with a sweet odor. Less dense than water. Insoluble in water. Irritating vapor | ||||||||||||
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