Phosphoric Acid
H₃PO₄·97.994 g/mol·Acids·CID 1004
Food Chemistry
A triprotic acid with three ionizable protons. Used to acidify cola drinks, in rust removal, and as a food additive. The backbone of DNA and RNA contains phosphodiester bonds derived from phosphoric acid.
Also known as: 7664-38-2, ORTHOPHOSPHORIC ACID, o-Phosphoric acid, Wc-reiniger, Acidum phosphoricum (+14 more)
Molecular Structure
GHS Hazard Classification
Danger
Hazards
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH290May be corrosive to metalsH302Harmful if swallowedH318Causes serious eye damageH331Toxic if inhaledH370Causes damage to organsH402Harmful to aquatic lifeH313May be harmful in contact with skinH335May cause respiratory irritationH332Harmful if inhaled
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.