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Calcium phosphate (pyro), 96% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Calcium phosphate is used in the production of phosphoric acid and fertilizers. It is used in baking as the acid in a leavening agent. It is also used in cheese products. This compound has also been used in gene transfection of cells. It is also being used in the development of contrast agents.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 1230°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 1 kg |
Solubility Information | Soluble in hydrochloric acid and nitric acid. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 254.1 |
Percent Purity | ≥96% |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 3.09 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Calcium phosphate (pyro) |
Safety and Handling

- Calcium phosphate (pyro)
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diphosphoric acid, calcium salt
RUO – Research Use Only
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