Phosphoric acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

acidum phosphoricum; CAS No 7664-38-2; Orthophosphoric acid

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Phosphoric acid (orthophosphoric acid or monophosphoric acid) is mainly used as an acidifying agent. Phosphoric acid is also the starting material for the production of various phosphates. It is a clear and odourless liquid.

Salts of phosphoric acid are called phosphates. Diphosphates (E 450), triphosphates (E 451) and polyphosphates (E 452) are also used as food additives.

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Food additive (E 338)

Fertilizer production

Corrosion protection

Buffer production

Acidity regulator

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer