Phosphorous acid PurCert Secondary Working Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Phosphonic acid
Linear Formula:  13598-36-2
Molecular Weight:  82
CAS Number: 13598-36-2

Properties

Vapour pressure < 1 hPa at 20 °C
Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
B pt. 200°C
Density 1.651 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H290,H302,H314
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P280 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 + P310
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 28111990
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Phosphorous acid is mainly used in the production of phosphite salts fertilizers and chemical stabilizers. It is also applied in water treatment plastic additives and agricultural fungicides.

Purpose
The purpose of phosphorous acid is to act as a reducing agent and an intermediate in chemical synthesis. It also helps improve crop protection chemical stability and industrial processing efficiency.

General Description
Phosphorous acid is an inorganic compound with acidic properties commonly appearing as a white crystalline solid. It is widely used in chemical manufacturing and agricultural industries.