Phosphoric Acid
Allzone Trading supplies phosphoric acid to manufacturers and processors in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Phosphoric acid is used for acidification, metal surface treatment and as a raw material in downstream chemical production. Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries are quoted separately and confirmed against supplier documentation.
At a glance
- Product
- Phosphoric Acid
- Grades
- Grade confirmed at quotation
- Typical applications
- Acidification and pH control in process streams · Beverage and food acidulant applications · Metal surface treatment and cleaning
- Packaging
- Liquid — drums, IBC or bulk tank (concentration confirmed at quotation)
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Grade confirmed at quotation
Food-grade and industrial-grade phosphoric acid (typical concentrations 75–85%) are quoted separately and confirmed against the supplier technical data sheet.
Typical applications
- Acidification and pH control in process streams
- Beverage and food acidulant applications
- Metal surface treatment and cleaning
- Fertiliser and downstream chemical production
- Water treatment formulations
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries handled as separate specifications
- Grade, concentration and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- Freight arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from small lots to container loads
Material identity
Phosphoric acid (food and technical grade) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 7664-38-2
- EC / EINECS
- 231-633-2
- Food additive number
- E338 / INS 338
- Chemical formula
- H3PO4
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Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Phosphoric acid (food and technical grade) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid supplied most commonly at 75–85% and separated commercially into food grade, purified from cleaned raw material, and technical grade for industrial duty. In beverage it sets the sharp acid profile of cola-type drinks; in industry it is a metal pre-treatment, descaling and phosphate-salt feedstock. Canadian demand splits between beverage and dairy plants in Ontario and Quebec and metal-finishing and water-treatment operations along the same corridor.
Primary uses
- Acidifying carbonated beverages and controlling their flavour profile
- Adjusting pH in processed cheese, dairy and brewing operations
- Removing rust and scale in metal pre-treatment and industrial cleaning
- Feeding phosphate-salt and fertiliser production
Applications
- Cola and other acidified beverages
- Processed cheese and dairy pH control
- CIP descaling of heat exchangers and evaporators
- Metal phosphating and rust conversion
- Water treatment and specialty phosphate manufacture
Advantages
- Stronger and more persistent acidification per unit than most organic acidulants
- Gives beverage systems a flavour profile that organic acids cannot reproduce
- Serves both regulated food and heavy industrial duty from one chemistry
- Effective on mineral scale that organic acids remove slowly
Limitations to consider
- Corrosive to skin, eyes and many metals; storage compatibility must be verified
- Food and technical grades differ in heavy-metal and arsenic control and must never be swapped
- High-strength solutions are viscous and need appropriate pumping in cold weather
- Adds phosphate load, which some effluent permits restrict
How to choose the right grade
- Fix the concentration you can receive, store and dose safely
- Choose food grade for anything entering a food or beverage stream, without exception
- Check tank, pump, gasket and pipework compatibility at the concentration used
- Confirm whether the end use is restricted by phosphate discharge limits
Typical grades
- Food grade 75%
- Food grade 85%
- Technical grade 75%
- Technical grade 85%
Comparable materials — how Phosphoric acid (food and technical grade) sits against alternatives
- Citric acid — organic acidulant with a rounder sour profile
- Sulphuric acid — cheaper industrial acidification, unsuitable for food
- Malic or tartaric acid — beverage acidification with different flavour dynamics
- Sulphamic acid — descaling where phosphate load is restricted
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Phosphoric acid (food and technical grade)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Concentration and grade family
- Assay, colour, chloride, sulphate and heavy metal limits
- Arsenic and fluoride limits for food grade
- Delivery format and winter handling requirements
- Documentation required per shipment
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Drum for smaller and pilot volumes
- IBC tote for regular production draw
- Bulk tanker where the receiving plant has compatible storage
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store in acid-resistant lined or plastic tanks with secondary containment
- Never store alongside caustic or hypochlorite
- Dilute acid into water, never the reverse, and control the exotherm
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the concentration offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) with the transport classification for the concentration
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for phosphoric-acid-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Grade family and the end use it must be legal for (food, feed, technical)
- The specification parameters you actually control against, with test method
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your plant can receive and handle
- Documentation and regulatory statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Whether the material enters a food or beverage stream
- Concentration and receiving arrangement
Technical & procurement detail
Where phosphoric acid is used+
Phosphoric acid is used where strong acidification is required, in food and beverage acidulation, in metal surface preparation and as a feedstock for downstream chemical production. Concentration and grade selection follow the process requirement, not a catalogue default.
Food grade and industrial grade+
Food-grade and industrial-grade phosphoric acid are separate specifications with separate documentation. Confirm the intended application when requesting a quotation.
How specifications are confirmed+
Allzone does not publish assumed purity, concentration or certification values. The grade, specification and documentation are confirmed in writing against supplier technical data sheets before an order is placed. Request the technical data sheet for the exact grade under consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you separate food-grade and industrial-grade enquiries?+
Yes. Food-grade and industrial-grade phosphoric acid are quoted as separate specifications, and the grade is confirmed in writing before an order is placed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — request the technical data sheet and the supplier document for the quoted grade will be provided.
Do you deliver phosphoric acid across Ontario and Quebec?+
Yes. Freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, and the delivery method is confirmed with the quotation.
Which concentration should I request?+
Concentration is selected from your process requirement and handling capability. Share the application and the matching supplier grade and technical data sheet will be provided.
Technical knowledge for Phosphoric Acid Supplier — Ontario & Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
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Related products
Materials commonly quoted alongside Phosphoric Acid by the same plants.
Citric Acid Anhydrous & Monohydrate
Organic acid / acidulant — carbonated and still beverages — acidity regulator
Acetic Acid
Organic acid / acidulant — pH adjustment in process water and formulations
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Organic acid / acidulant — antioxidant systems in food and beverage production
Need a quote on Phosphoric Acid?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.