Phosphoric acid 85% - Food Grade

This product is Certified Food Grade and packed under NP3 Food Grade conditions.

In food manufacture it is used as an acidulant and pH adjuster - in products such as cheese, fats and shortenings - and in the beverage industry, particularly cola-type soft drinks.

Phosphoric acid (also known as orthophosphoric acid; INCI: Phosphoric Acid) is a mineral acid, most commonly supplied as an 85% solution in water. Phosphoric acid 85% is colourless, odourless, and non-volatile. The 85% solution is a viscous syrupy liquid.

Like most mineral acids, Phosphoric acid is corrosive and must be handled carefully, with eye and skin protection used.

Common uses include;

Fertilisers Manufacture of phosphate fertilisers like Super Phosphate

Rust removal Dissolves and sequesters iron compounds

Cleaning products Acid cleansers, grill and oven cleaners, sequetrants

Water treatment - reduces corrosion of pipework, limits the deposit of limescale and helps control the pH of water

Food additive Food grade product gives acidity and a tangy aspect to jams, colas and other carbonated drinks

Hydroponics Control of pH levels in water

Delivery information

Dangerous good: this product cannot be delivered to a rural address or PO Box. It can be collected from your nearest Team Global Express depot, or delivered to a non-rural address.

Delivery takes approximately 5 working days to North Island main centres and approximately 10 working days to the South Island, depending on city.