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    Nitric Acid 68% (Food Grade)

    HNO3

    Product Overview

    Food-grade acid for equipment cleaning and CIP systems in food facilities.

    Detailed Description

    Food Grade Nitric Acid 68% supplier in Oman - Global Chemicals LLC provides food-grade nitric acid for CIP cleaning and sanitation in food facilities in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, Salalah, Rusayl Industrial Area. Our 68% nitric acid (food-grade quality) effectively removes mineral deposits, milk stone, beer stone, and hard water scale from stainless steel equipment. Essential for CIP acid cleaning cycles in dairy plants, breweries, and beverage facilities. The strong oxidizing acid also passivates stainless steel surfaces, improving corrosion resistance. Less corrosive to stainless steel than phosphoric acid while providing excellent cleaning. Widely used in dairy processing, beverage bottling, brewery operations, and food manufacturing across Oman. Meets food-grade specifications with low heavy metal content. Used in alternating alkaline-acid CIP cycles.

    Also Known As:

    Nitric acid food grade, HNO3 68%, Food processing nitric acid, CIP acid

    CAS Number:7697-37-2

    Applications & Uses

    CIP acid cleaning cycles
    Milk stone and beer stone removal
    Mineral deposit cleaning
    Stainless steel passivation
    Dairy equipment descaling
    Brewery vessel cleaning
    Bottling line sanitation
    Heat exchanger descaling

    Technical Specifications

    Concentration: 67-69% HNO3 (food grade)
    Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
    Purity: Food-grade quality
    Low chloride content
    Passivates stainless steel
    Typical CIP dosage: 0.5-1.5%
    Temperature: 50-70°C for CIP
    Available in 30L, 200L drums
    ISO 9001 Certified Fast Delivery Oman & GCC Export

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