Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid, is a weak triprotic acid. At 85%, it is a colorless and odorless viscous liquid. The FCC food grade designation ensures that this product complies with the purity standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia, and is therefore suitable for food use. Kosher certification requires that all ingredients, equipment, and processing comply with the Jewish dietary law.
Phosphoric acid, also called orthophosphoric acid, is a weak triprotic acid. This 85% solution is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid, supplied with CAS 7664-38-2 and an assay of 85.0% to 85.5%. It’s sold as FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) grade, with Kosher and Halal certification, a GRAS reference citation of 21 CFR 182.1073, and a GMO free badge. You don’t have to hunt for paperwork either. The Product Manuals list covers the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, Allergen Statement, BPA Statement, Country of Origin Document, GRAS document, GMO Free Statement, Halal and Kosher certifications, No Animal Testing Declaration, Non Irradiation Statement, Nutritional Statement, PFAS/PFOS Free Statement and TSE/BSE Declaration. Certificates of Analysis are listed separately.
Phosphoric acid mostly does one job: it acidifies. You’ll find it in foods and beverages, dairy and brewing work, skin care and cosmetic formulas, and agricultural settings. The trouble starts when a batch needs a food grade acid, the paperwork has to be right, and your supplier can’t ship hazmat or doesn’t stock the size you need. That’s where we come in. Documents are available instantly on this page, sizes run from a 500ml bottle up to 270Gal, and we handle hazmat shipping from start to finish. Here’s the plan. Pick your size, set up Autoship if you reorder, or request a quote for volume. Either way, it’s on budget, on time, every time.
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Acidifying agent in foods and beverages
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Acidifier in dairy and brewing
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Acidifying agent in skin care products
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Acidifying agent in cosmetic products
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Agricultural industry applications
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Q: What is Phosphoric Acid 85% Solution, Food Grade (FCC), Kosher, Halal used for?
A: It works as an acidifying agent in foods and beverages and in skin care and cosmetic products. It’s also used in dairy, brewing and agricultural settings.Q: What does FCC grade mean, and is it suitable for food and beverage use?
A: FCC stands for Food Chemicals Codex, a standard for chemicals used in food. This product is listed as FCC (Food) Grade, carries the Food Grade badge, and is described on the page as suitable for food and beverage use.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: You can order 500ml, 1L, 1Gal, 4L, 5Gal, 15Gal, 55Gal and 270Gal, plus cases of 6 x 500ml, 4 x 1L, 4 x 1Gal and 4 x 4L. The DOT line reads “DOT: Phosphoric Acid, 8, UN1805, PG III”, so it’s handled as hazmat.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are listed on this page. The Safety Data Sheet sits in the Product Manuals list, and the Certificates of Analysis have their own list right below it. If you can’t find the one you need, customer care can help.Q: How should it be stored?
A: Check the Safety Data Sheet for the storage requirements that apply to this product. Our guide, How to Store Phosphoric Acid, covers it in more detail.Q: Is this product Kosher and Halal certified?
A: Yes. The product title and badges show both certifications, and the Kosher and Halal certification documents are in the Product Manuals list.Q: What is the assay of this solution?
A: The assay is 85.0% to 85.5%.Q: How is this different from other types of phosphoric acid?
A: This one is an 85% solution in FCC (Food) Grade. For a rundown of the other types, read Types of Phosphoric Acid.
Product Information
| CAS | 7664-38-2 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | o-Phosphoric acid, Phosphorsaeure, Polyphosphoric acid, Acidum phosphoricum, Superphosphoric acid, White phosphoric acid |
| Assay | 85.0% - 85.5% |
| PubChem ID | 1004 |
| Grade | FCC (Food) Grade |
| Color | 10 max. |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Vapor pressure | 2 hPa at 20 °C (68 °F) |
| Specific gravity | 1.686 - 1.692 at 25/15.5°C |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Molecular formula | H3PO4 |
| Molecular weight | 97.995 |
| Arsenic (As) | Max 3 ppm |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Cadmium (Cd) | Max 3 ppm |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 10 ppm |
| Fluoride (F) | Max 10 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 10 ppm |
| KosherID | ZFH-CTBH |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 10 ppm |
| Pillar | Natural |
| Sulfate (SO4) | Max 250 ppm |
| Viscosity | 30.5 mm2/s at 20 °C (68 °F) |
| Water | 14.5 - 15.0 % |
