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Record 1 - external organization data 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies)
H3PO4
formula, see observation
7664-38-2
CAS number
DEF

Colorless or white crystals of natural origin (vegetables, meat, dairy products), soluble in water and ethanol.

OBS

It may be prepared synthetically, and it is used as an acidulant, a sequestering or flavoring agent, etc. in the food industry.

OBS

Chemical formula: H3PO4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
H3PO4
formula, see observation
7664-38-2
CAS number
DEF

Cristaux incolores ou blancs, d'origine naturelle (végétaux, viandes, produits laitiers), solubles dans l'eau et l'éthanol.

CONT

[...] l'acide phosphorique [est utilisé] dans la préparation des détergents, insecticides, pesticides, plastifiants, adoucisseurs d'eau, [...] bombes incendiaires; l'acide phosphorique est encore utilisé comme fertilisant complément dans la nourriture animale, composant des produits photographiques, agent raffinant pour les lubrifiants, composant des ciments dentaires et céramiques [...], bref dans presque toutes les industries chimiques.

OBS

Formule chimique : H3PO4

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es)
H3PO4
formula, see observation
7664-38-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: H3PO4

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