Synonym(s)
acidum sulfuricum; CAS No 7664-93-9; sulphuric acid
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Pure sulphuric acid is a colourless, oily and inorganic substance which becomes crystals at a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.
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Food additive (E 513): Sulphuric acid is used to adjust the acidity level or for the targeted cleavage of proteins. In addition, sulphuric acid is used in the treatment of drinking water and in the production of cheese.
Cosmetics: Under the INCI designation "sulfuric acid", sulfuric acid is used to adjust the acidity of cosmetics.
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