Phosphoric Acid
CAS Number
7664-38-2Synonym
Evits; Orthophosphoric acid; Ortho-phosphoramide; o-Phosphoric acid; Sonac; WC-Reiniger; White phosphoric acid
Occurrence/Use
Reagent or chemical intermediate in production of fertilizers, waxes, polishers, and detergents; rust converter for polishing or corrosion resistance, electropolishing, food preservative, flavor enhancer, coagulant, pH adjuster in cosmetics
Cancer Potency Information
| Latest Criteria: | Chronic Reference Exposure Levels |
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Air
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 7 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Respiratory system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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