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Quick Answer — Phosphoric Acid 85% (Food & Technical Grade) for Beverages & Rust Removal

Phosphoric Acid 85% Tech / Food Grade is an industrial-grade liquid formulated for industrial manufacturing applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.

Phosphoric Acid 85% Tech / Food Grade is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.

Key Facts

  • •Product: Phosphoric Acid 85% Tech / Food Grade
  • •Grade: Technical Grade
  • •Form: Liquid
  • •Packaging: 35kg drums
  • •Primary Sector: Industrial Processing
  • •Supply Reach: Kenya and East Africa (Dispatched from Nairobi Warehouse)

Primary Use Cases

Food acidulant & pH regulator in carbonated cola beverages, jams & processed cheeseRust converter & phosphatizing chemical treatment for iron & steel rust removalClarification agent in sugar refining & raw material for phosphate fertilizers
Phosphoric Acid 85% Tech / Food Grade (Technical Grade, Liquid) in commercial industrial packaging
Industrial Acids

Phosphoric Acid 85% (Food & Technical Grade) for Beverages & Rust Removal

Product Code: KIC-ACD-003

Also known as: Orthophosphoric Acid, E338, Phosphoric Acid 85% Tech / Food Grade, Hydrogen Phosphate

Synonyms: H3PO4, Orthophosphoric Acid, Hydrogen Phosphate

Concentrated 85% phosphoric acid used for metal phosphatising, rust conversion, beverage acidification and sugar refining.

CAS Number
7664-38-2
Formula
H3PO4
IUPAC Name
Orthophosphoric Acid 85%
Molecular Weight
98.00 g/mol
EC Number
231-633-2
UN Number
UN 1805
Chemical Family
Inorganic Phosphorus Acid
Grade
Technical Grade
Purity
85.0% min H3PO4
Physical Form
Liquid

Available Packaging

35kg drums
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Product Overview

Phosphoric Acid 85% (Orthophosphoric Acid, CAS 7664-38-2) is a clear, odorless, syrupy mineral acid widely used in food processing, agriculture, and metal surface treatment.

Available in both Food Grade (FCC) and Technical Grade, 85% Phosphoric Acid is key for beverage acidification, sugar refining, phosphate fertilizer production, and metal phosphatizing in Kenya.

Food Grade & Technical Phosphoric Acid Supplier in Kenya

Kiki's Industrial Chemicals Ltd supplies high-purity 85% Phosphoric Acid in 35kg Jerrycans and 330kg Drums across Nairobi and East Africa.

Technical Description

Phosphoric Acid is a triprotic acid that provides controlled, non-oxidizing acidity and sequesters metal ions, making it an excellent rust converter and food acidulant.

Complete Chemical Specifications

Commercial Specification
85% min [Method: Standard COA]
Physical Form
Liquid [Method: Visual]
Chemical Formula
H₃PO₄ [Method: XRD / NMR]
Molecular Weight
98.00 g/mol [Method: Calculated]

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear viscous liquid
Odour
Odorless
pH
< 1.5
Density
1.685 g/cm³
Boiling Point
158 °C
Melting Point
N/A
Solubility
Miscible in water

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
inStock
Lead Time
Immediate Nairobi stock
MOQ
35kg drums
Delivery Regions
Nairobi Commercial Hub, Kenya Nationwide Delivery, East Africa Regional Supply

Contact Kiki's sales team for COA batch verification, bulk pricing, or delivery schedules.

Commercial Sectors

Target Industries

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Industry Sector

Industrial Chemicals for Manufacturing Plants in Kenya

In manufacturing clusters across Nairobi, Athi River, and Baba Dogo, continuous production depends on reliable supply of process chemicals, boiler water conditioners, and high-flashpoint cleaning solvents. A production stoppage caused by boiler scale or a missing raw material costs millions of shillings per hour. KIKI'S provides the reliable chemical supply that keeps Kenyan manufacturing plants operating at peak output.

manufacturing facilities served across East Africa:200+
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Quality control technician sampling beverage batch from stainless steel sanitary tank in Thika, Kenya
Industry Sector

Food & Beverage Chemical Ingredients & CIP Sanitizers Kenya

In commercial dairies across Eldoret and Nyahururu, tea factories in Kericho, and beverage bottling plants along Thika Road, food chemistry is about safety and uncompromising regulatory compliance. A single contamination event or off-spec acid can spoil a 20,000-liter pasteurizer run. KIKI'S supplies certified food-grade acids, processing aids, and CIP sanitizers with verified batch traceability.

food & beverage producers trust our supply:50+
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Agronomist inspecting greenhouse fertigation manifold and nutrient dosing valves in Naivasha, Kenya
Industry Sector

Agricultural & Horticultural Chemicals Supplier in Kenya

From high-altitude greenhouse floriculture in Naivasha to open-field grain farming across Uasin Gishu, agricultural productivity hinges on water chemistry, soil pH equilibrium, and clean post-harvest sanitization. KIKI'S supplies technical acids, calcium amendments, and irrigation line descalers that keep East African agribusiness growing consistently.

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Industry Sector

Paints, Coatings & Resins Chemical Raw Materials Kenya

Kenya's paints, decorative coatings, and wood finish manufacturing industry requires pure virgin solvents, high-brightness extender pigments, and specialized coalescing aids. A formulation is only as good as its raw materials: low-purity thinners cause pinholing and blushing, while coarse fillers destroy gloss and opacity. KIKI'S supplies premium solvents, extenders, and binders to East Africa's leading paint makers.

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Industry Sector

Industrial Processing & Heavy Chemical Reagents Kenya

Industrial chemical processing, metal surface finishing, and toll synthesis in Kenya require high-potency chemical reagents with predictable reaction kinetics and guaranteed assay. From battery manufacture in Industrial Area to metal pickling and toll formulation, KIKI'S delivers the bulk acids, alkalis, and salts that keep heavy industrial reactors running.

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Process Compatibility

Suitable Applications

Application Guide

Metal Cleaning & Surface Preparation

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Food Processing Applications

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pH Adjustment & Neutralization

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Dairy Processing & CIP Cleaning

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Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

GHS:Skin Corrosion Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage Category 1
Signal Word:DANGER
Transport:UN 1805, Class 8 Corrosive Liquid
Packing Group:PG III

Hazard Statements

  • • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • • H290: May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary Statements

  • • P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection.

PPE Requirements

Nitrile/Neoprene GlovesSafety Glasses with Side ShieldsProtective Clothing

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Phosphoric Acid 85% (Food & Technical Grade) for Beverages & Rust Removal

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Phosphoric Acid 85% (Food & Technical Grade) for Beverages & Rust Removal.

Phosphoric Acid 85% is used in Kenya as a beverage acidulant for cola soft drinks, a sugar juice clarifier, a steel rust converter, and a phosphate fertilizer additive.

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