Also known as: Orthophosphoric acid, H3PO4, food grade phosphoric acid, E338
CAS 7664-38-2H3PO4Enquire for availability
A moderately strong acid used for metal treatment, food acidulation and detergents. Technical / food grade, 85%. Available ex-stock UAE.
CAS No.
7664-38-2
Formula
H3PO4
Grade
Technical / food grade, 85%
Packing
330 kg HDPE drum · 1000 L IBC · road tanker
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Phosphoric Acid 85% is a moderately strong acid used for metal treatment, food acidulation and detergents. We carry it within our acids line and supply it to manufacturers across the UAE, the GCC and East Africa.
It is supplied as clear colourless viscous syrupy liquid, in technical / food grade, 85%, with an assay of 85% ± 1%. The CAS number is 7664-38-2 and the molecular formula is H3PO4.
Applications of Phosphoric Acid 85%
Typical applications include:
Acidulant in cola soft drinks and processed food (food grade)
Metal surface treatment, rust conversion and phosphating
Detergent and cleaning formulation builder
Fertiliser and animal-feed phosphate manufacture
Water treatment and corrosion inhibition
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 330 kg HDPE drum · 1000 L IBC · road tanker. Store in cool store in acid-resistant containers, protect from freezing. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Buying Phosphoric Acid 85% in the UAE
Technical specification for Phosphoric Acid 85%
CAS No.
7664-38-2
Formula
H3PO4
Appearance
Clear colourless viscous syrupy liquid
Grade
Technical / food grade, 85%
Purity / Assay
85% ± 1%
Concentration
85% ± 1%
Specific gravity (20 °C)
1.685
Chloride
5 ppm max
Heavy metals (food grade)
10 ppm max
Hazard class
UN 1805, Class 8
Packing
330 kg HDPE drum · 1000 L IBC · road tanker
Storage
Cool store in acid-resistant containers, protect from freezing
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Acidulant in cola soft drinks and processed food (food grade)
Metal surface treatment, rust conversion and phosphating
Detergent and cleaning formulation builder
Fertiliser and animal-feed phosphate manufacture
Water treatment and corrosion inhibition
What packing is Phosphoric Acid 85% supplied in?
Phosphoric Acid 85% is supplied in 330 kg HDPE drum · 1000 L IBC · road tanker. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Phosphoric Acid 85% do you stock?
We supply technical / food grade, 85%. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Phosphoric Acid 85% outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
