Phosphoric Acid
- CAS Number
- 7664-38-2
- HSN Code
- 28092010
- Molecular Formula
- H3PO4
- Catalogue Number
- AL3535
- Purity
- 88%
- Molecular Weight
- 98.00 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Phosphoric acid is a phosphorus oxoacid that consists of one oxo and three hydroxy groups joined covalently to a central phosphorus atom. It has a role as a NMR chemical shift reference compound, a fertilizer, a solvent, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite.
Also known as Orthophosphoric acid.
- Catalogue No.
- AL3535
- CAS Number
- 7664-38-2
- Molecular Formula
- H3PO4
- Molecular Weight
- 98.00 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28092010
- Grade
- AR grade, 88%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 42.4 °C; Boiling point: 407 °C; Density: 1.8741 (100% solution); 1.6850 (85% solution); 1.334 (50% solution), all at 25 °C; Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohol; soluble in 8 volumes of 3:1 ether:alcohol mixture.
- Appearance
- Unstable orthorhombic crystals or clear syrupy liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 1 Lt glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Dry. Well closed. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Phosphoric Acid
- Catalogue No.
- AL3535
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7664-38-2
- EC Number
- 231-633-2
- Grade
- AR grade, 88%
- EC Index Number
- 015-011-00-6
- Chemical Formula
- H3PO4
- HSN Code
- 28092010
- Synonyms
- Orthophosphoric acid
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reagent
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Skin Corr. 1B
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 1004 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None known
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Phosphoric Acid
- CAS No.
- 7664-38-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Corrosive effects on skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Flammable hydrogen gas is formed on contact with metals.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Contain spill and neutralize with a suitable alkaline material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Dry. Well closed. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use in a well-ventilated area; use respiratory protection if necessary.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- 1.0 (1% solution)
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- <1
- Melting point
- 42.4 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 407 °C
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 0.3 mmHg at 20 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.4
- Density
- 1.8741 (100% solution); 1.6850 (85% solution); 1.334 (50% solution), all at 25 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in water, alcohol; soluble in 8 volumes of 3:1 ether:alcohol mixture
- Log Pow
- -0.77 (estimated)
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts with strong bases and metals.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with bases. The substance violently polymerizes under the influence of azo compounds and epoxides.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong bases, metals, and oxidizing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Combustion by-products include oxides of phosphorus.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 1530 mg/kg; LC50 Rabbit inhalation 1.689 mg/L 1 hr; LD50 Rabbit skin 2740 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1805
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1805
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1805
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1805
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1805
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Phosphoric acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Phosphoric acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Phosphoric acid
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Phosphoric acid
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Phosphoric acid
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 8
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an analytical-grade acid reagent in buffer preparation and titration research.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL01183
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 98.00 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Clear colorless viscous liquid | Clear colorless viscous liquid |
| Assay | 88% | 88.74% |
| Wt /ml at 20°C | About 1.71g | 1.682g |
| Copper (Cu) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Nitrate (NO3) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Silicate (SiO2) | <0.025% | 0.009% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | <0.002% | <0.002% |
| Arsenic (As) | <0.0001% | <0.0001% |
| Calcium (Ca) | <0.004% | 0.003% |
| Copper (Cu) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Iron (Fe) | <0.0015% | 0.0009% |
| Lead (Pb) | <0.001% | <0.001% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | <0.004% | <0.004% |
| Manganese (Mn) | <0.0005% | 0.0004% |
| Potassium (K) | <0.005% | 0.003% |
| Sodium (Na) | <0.05% | <0.05% |
| Substance reducing by | <0.001% | 0.0009% |
| KMnO4 | <0.001% | <0.001% |
| Volatile acid (as CH3 .COOH) |
The above product complies with AR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR grade, 88% | 88% | m.p. 42.4 °C; b.p. 407 °C | <1% | <0.1% | None detected | Soluble in water, alcohol; soluble in 8 volumes of 3:1 ether:alcohol mixture |
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