Sulphuric acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

acidum sulfuricum; CAS No 7664-93-9; sulphuric acid

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Pure sulphuric acid is a colourless, oily and inorganic substance which becomes crystals at a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.

Field of application/useThis section has been translated automatically.

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer