Phosphoric acid is a non-toxic  mineral (inorganic) acid, chemical formula H3PO4, molecular weight of 97.97. It is solid at ordinary temperature and pressure. Food grade phosphoric acid is an 85% aqueous solution, it is colorless, odorless and transparent liquid. It is a syrupy liquid , but still pourable. Although phosphoric acid does not meet the strict definition of a strong acid, the 85% solution is acidic enough to be corrosive.

phosphoric acid is produced industrially by the wet process or the thermal process. Food grade phosphoric acid is often produced by thermal process (1/n Pn + 5 HNO3 → H2O + H3PO4 + 5 NO2).

Phosphoric acid ionizes upon dissolving in water, the separate acid dissociation constant (at 25℃) are corresponding 

pKa1=2.12, pKa2=7.21, and pKa3=12.67.

It is used as acidity chain-cutting agent. Applied to compound spicery, can, cola-drinks, jelly, soft drinks, milk drinks in food industry.

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Q1. What kinds of package can you provide?

A: We can provide 35KGS, 330KGS, 1650KGS net plastic drum.

Q2. When will be your shipment date after we confirmed the order?

A: Usually 20 days after the order confirmed. But if there is unexpected reason leading the shipment delayed, we will inform you in advance.

Q3. What is the Minimum Quantity if I want to place an order?

A: Our Minimum Quantity is 1'FCL(26MT). Cause liquid dangerous cargo, it is better to ship in full container.

Q4. What is your loading port? Can you ship it from Shanghai Port?

A: We suggest loading and shipping from Qinzhou Port, Guangxi Province. It is more convenient with less cost.

    If clients require other shipping port, we can also support. 

Q5. Except 85%, do you have other concentration, such as 70%, 75%, 80%？

A: For food grade Phosphoric Acid, we can provide those concentration, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%.

Q6. Can you make long-term contract? My company always prefer order by quarter or half year. 

A: Yes we can. At present, we can support long-term contract within 3 months.

Q7. Any discount if we have big quantity demand?

A: YES! We can discount strategy in sales market. For details we can negotiate based on actual order.