Technical hydrochloric acid

Other names

Hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid, aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride

Product description

Hydrogen chloride, also referred to as hydrochloric acid, is a colorless liquid with a characteristic pungent odor. It is one of the most important acids used in the metallurgical and chemical industries. It is produced by dissolving hydrogen chloride in water. It is classified as a strong acid.

Application

It is widely used in the textile and power industries. It is also used in the production of plastics, organic dyes and in medicine, as well as one of the primary laboratory reagents.

Key applications

• Metal processing
• Food
• Laboratory chemicals
• Leather processing
• Water treatment
• Cleaning products
• Oil and gas
• pH control

English name

Technical hydrochloric acid

Chemical formula

HCl

CAS number

7647-01-0

Delivery / packaging

• Rail tank cars
• Tank trucks lined with hydrochloric-acid-resistant material
• IBC containers
• Canisters