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Phosphoric Acid 15% Food Grade
Food · 15%
- CAS number
- 7664-38-2
- UN number
- UN1805
- Hazard class · packing group
- 8 · PG III
- Structure
Structure · PubChem - Grade
- Food · 15%
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazards
- Proper shipping name
- Phosphoric acid solution
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Phosphoric Acid 15% Food Grade
- Alliance Code
- phosphoric-acid-15-food-grade
- Grade
- Food
- Concentration
- 15%
- CAS Number
- 7664-38-2PubChem
- Formula
- —PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- —PubChem
- Product Type
- Solution
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (H3PO4) | 14.5 - 15.5 % | 14.91 % | — | Interpreted |
| Identification (phosphate) | Positive test for phosphate | Passes test | FCC phosphate identification tests | Interpreted |
| Mercury (Hg) | 0.18 ppm Hg | 0.0026 ppm | Cold-vapour AAS (EPA 245.1) | Interpreted |
| Arsenic (As) | 0.53 mg/kg max | 0.014 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.53 mg/kg max | 0.0079 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Chlorides (Cl) | 2.1 ppm max | 0.29 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Fluoride (F) | 1.8 mg/kg max | 0.29 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Iron (Fe) | 1.8 ppm max | 0.46 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.54 mg/kg max | 0.0062 mg/kg | — | Interpreted |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 18 ppm max | 3.3 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Color (maximum) | 10 APHA Units max | 0.88 APHA | — | Interpreted |
| Composition | 15 % phosphoric acid in deionized water, by weight | Conforms | By formulation; confirmed by specific gravity | Interpreted |
Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Food | 15% | — | current | current |
| USP Food Grade | 85% | — | phosphoric-acid-85-usp-food-grade | View TDS → |
| USP Food Grade | 75% | — | phosphoric-acid-75-usp-food-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 50% | — | phosphoric-acid-50-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| ACS | 45% | — | phosphoric-acid-45-acs-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 30% | — | phosphoric-acid-30-the-ultimate-rust-remover-solution | View TDS → |
| Food | 20% | — | phosphoric-acid-20-food-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 20% | — | phosphoric-acid-20-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 15% | — | phosphoric-acid-15-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| ACS | 10% | — | phosphoric-acid-10-acs-grade | View TDS → |
| ACS | 5% | — | phosphoric-acid-5-acs-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 5% | — | phosphoric-acid-5-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | — | — | phosphoric-acid-45-technical-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid | Adjudicated |
| Specific Gravity | 1.079 - 1.089 | Interpreted |
| Boiling Point | 100-105 °C (212-221 °F) (aqueous solution) | Adjudicated |
| Melting Point | -18 to 0 °C (0-32 °F), freezing point (aqueous solution) | Adjudicated |
Strong acid — density and vapor-pressure values shown are at 20 °C; values shift markedly with concentration and temperature. Reference concentration-temperature curves before specifying equipment.
Materials of ConstructionService envelope ≈ 15%
MOC ratings are required for this chemical class but no compatibility data has been seeded yet. Treat as no-data and consult Alliance Technical Services before equipment selection.
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN1805Adjudicated
- Hazard Class
- 8Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Phosphoric acid solutionAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HCS 2024
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H314Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P234, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P363, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 1 mg/m³ TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- 1 mg/m³ TWA / 3 mg/m³ STELNIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 1000 mg/m³NIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Phosphoric Acid 15% Food Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345245 | ACS Reagent | 85% | Unverified candidate | ACS Reagent ≥85% |
Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Applications
- Fertilizer manufacture, and use as a pH modifier, sanitizing agent and rust converterlaballey.com
- Bulk food chemical and bulk pharmaceutical chemical for manufacturing, processing or repackagingdigitalassets.avantorsciences.com
- Miscellaneous or general purpose food additive, GRAS under 21 CFR 182.1073static1.squarespace.com
- Miscellaneous or general purpose feed additive, GRAS under 21 CFR 582.1073static1.squarespace.com
- Acidifying agent in meat and poultry products and margarine; antioxidant synergist in lard, shortening and poultry fatsstatic1.squarespace.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Keep closed in polyethylene or other acid-resistant containers, not mild steel, away from bases, bleach and metals.Adjudicated
- Handling Precautions
- Use full PPE including face shield, acid-resistant gloves and apron. Add acid to water slowly with stirring; never reverse. Ventilation required.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Strong bases (violent reaction); bleach and other hypochlorites (release chlorine) and ammonia; most metals (release flammable hydrogen); sulfides, sulfites and cyanides (release toxic gases).Adjudicated
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1805, Phosphoric acid solution, 8, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
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| 1.7 | 2026-10-13 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.6 | 2026-10-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.5 | 2026-09-30 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.4 | 2026-08-19 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 6 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.