{"id":99719,"date":"2026-05-02T05:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medqmedicalsuppliers.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=99719"},"modified":"2026-05-02T05:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:27:31","slug":"phosphoric-acid-85-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medqmedicalsuppliers.co.za\/?product=phosphoric-acid-85-2","title":{"rendered":"Phosphoric Acid 85%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phosphoric Acid 85%<\/p>\n<p>Phosphoric Acid 85% is a versatile, concentrated acid used widely for pH control, rust removal, sanitising, and as a key ingredient in fertilisers, foods (like sodas for tang), detergents, and metal treatments, acting as a rust inhibitor and etchant in various industrial and household cleaning, food, and agricultural applications. <\/p>\n<p>Key Applications<br \/> Food &amp; Beverage: Acidity regulator, flavor enhancer (tangy taste in colas), preservative, and sanitizing agent for food equipment.<br \/> Cleaning &amp; Sanitizing: Component in home cleaners, soaps, detergents, and industrial sanitizers, effective for rust removal.<br \/> Agriculture: Used in fertilizers to promote root growth, nutrient absorption, flowering, and overall crop health.<br \/> Industrial &amp; Metal Treatment: Rust inhibitor (corrosion prevention), etching agent for metals, and component in battery manufacturing.<br \/> Dental &amp; Medical: Used as an etchant in dental and orthopedic procedures and as a component in toothpaste.<br \/> Water Treatment: Used for pH adjustment and as a dispersing agent. <\/p>\n<p>Grades<br \/> Food Grade (FG): High purity for food and beverage use (e.g., colas, jams).<br \/> Technical Grade: For industrial, cleaning, and agricultural uses where food-grade purity isn\ufffd\ufffd\ufffdt required. <\/p>\n<p>Important Note<br \/> While food-grade phosphoric acid is safe in diluted food applications, the 85% concentration is a strong acid requiring proper safety gear (gloves, eye protection) and handling, even for food-grade products, due to its low pH. 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