phosphorus pentoxide
phosphoric acid anhydride
Identification
| Name | phosphorus pentoxide |
| CAS Number | 1314-56-3 |
| EINECS | 215-236-1 |
| FDA UNII | 51SWB7223J |
| Molecular Formula | P2 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 141.94352400 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00011440 |
| Nikkaji Number | J351.175H |
Regulatory
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 1314-56-3 ; PHOSPHOROUS PENTAOXIDE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white amorphous powder amorphous powder (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 2.39000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Soluble in | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | buffering agents |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | chelating agents |
| Recommendation for phosphorus pentoxide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for phosphorus pentoxide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
phosphoric acid anhydride
phosphoric acid, anhydrous
phosphorus pentaoxide
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