Nitric Acid Food Grade — CAS 7697-37-2

Description

1. 1. Product Overview
      Nitric Acid Food Grade (CAS 7697-37-2) is a high-purity, strong inorganic acid engineered for controlled applications within regulated food, pharmaceutical, and high-precision industrial environments. It is primarily used as a processing aid, cleaning agent, and intermediate in certified manufacturing systems requiring ultra-consistent acid performance. The product delivers exceptional chemical stability, predictable reactivity, and compliance-ready quality standards for sensitive production lines. Its strategic importance lies in enabling high-efficiency purification, equipment sanitation, and controlled synthesis where contamination tolerance is extremely low. This makes it a critical input for industries prioritizing safety, regulatory alignment, and process integrity.
   2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
   • Chemical Composition: HNO₃ (Nitric Acid)
   • CAS Number: 7697-37-2
   • Purity Level: Food Grade (typically ≥ 68% or customized concentration upon request)
   • Physical Form: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid
   • Odor: Pungent, characteristic acidic odor
   • Density: ~1.40 g/cm³ (concentrated solution dependent)
   • Packaging Options: HDPE drums (25L, 200L), IBC tanks (1000L), ISO tank containers (bulk)
   • Shelf Life: 12–24 months under recommended storage conditions
   • Storage Requirement: Cool, ventilated, corrosion-resistant containers
   3. Core Industrial Applications
      Nitric Acid Food Grade is widely used across food processing sanitation systems, beverage production equipment cleaning (CIP systems), and regulated chemical processing environments. It is also applied in pharmaceutical manufacturing for equipment passivation and controlled cleaning of stainless-steel surfaces to maintain hygienic compliance standards. In high-purity industrial workflows, it supports oxidation reactions, mineral processing steps, and precision etching processes. Compared to lower-grade acids, it offers superior purity control, reduced contamination risk, and more stable reaction behavior, making it ideal for sensitive and regulated production environments.
   4. Competitive Advantages
   • High batch-to-batch quality consistency for regulated industries
   • Reliable global supply chain with scalable bulk availability
   • Efficient logistics support for containerized and ISO tank shipments
   • Competitive pricing structure optimized for industrial procurement
   • Environmentally controlled production reducing impurity risks
   • Full technical documentation including COA, MSDS, and compliance certificates
   • Strong suitability for GMP, HACCP, and ISO-compliant operations
   5. Commercial & Supply Information
   • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 MT
   • Loading Capacity:
     • 20FT Container: up to 24 MT (depending on packaging type)
     • ISO Tank: up to 25 MT net capacity
     • Bulk shipment available upon request