Phosphoric acid, 85% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Phosphoric acid is used mainly in fertilizers. It is used as an external standard for phosphorus-31 Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); as an electrolyte in phosphoric acid fuel cells and as a catalyst in the hydration of alkenes to produce alcohols, predominantly ethanol. It finds application as a buffer agent in biology and chemistry; as a solution for anodizing and as a cleaner by construction trades to remove mineral deposits, cementitious smears and hard water stains. It is also used as a pH adjuster in cosmetics and skin-care products and a dispersing agent in detergents and leather treatment. It plays an important role in the preparation of albumin derivatives. It is an important starting material used in the preparation of disodium hydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, calcium dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate. It is also used in dentistry and orthodontics as an etching solution as well as a sanitizing agent in dairy, food and brewing industries. It serves as an acidic fruitlike flavoring in food products. It is widely used to remove rust in steel tools or surfaces by converting the rusted ion in to water soluble phosphate compound.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Phosphoric acid is used mainly in fertilizers. It is used as an external standard for phosphorus-31 Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); as an electrolyte in phosphoric acid fuel cells and as a catalyst in the hydration of alkenes to produce alcohols, predominantly ethanol. It finds application as a buffer agent in biology and chemistry; as a solution for anodizing and as a cleaner by construction trades to remove mineral deposits, cementitious smears and hard water stains. It is also used as a pH adjuster in cosmetics and skin-care products and a dispersing agent in detergents and leather treatment. It plays an important role in the preparation of albumin derivatives. It is an important starting material used in the preparation of disodium hydrogen phosphate, trisodium phosphate, calcium dihydrogen phosphate and monohydrogen phosphate. It is also used in dentistry and orthodontics as an etching solution as well as a sanitizing agent in dairy, food and brewing industries. It serves as an acidic fruitlike flavoring in food products. It is widely used to remove rust in steel tools or surfaces by converting the rusted ion in to water soluble phosphate compound.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases and powdered metals.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 19°C to 21°C
• Concentration: 85% aq. soln.
• Density: 1.7
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Linear Formula: H₃PO₄
• UN Number: UN1805
• Merck Index: 14,7344
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ethanol and mixture of ether: alcohol (3:1).
• Formula Weight: 98
• Chemical Name or Material: Phosphoric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P234-P264b-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P310-P342+P311-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PHOSPHORIC ACID SOLUTION
EINECSNumber	231-633-2
RTECSNumber	TB6300000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only