Hydrochloric Acid 36%

Product Description

Hydrochloric Acid 36% is a clear, colourless to slightly yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride gas in water. It is a strong, highly corrosive mineral acid with a sharp, pungent odour. Hydrochloric acid is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals due to its strong acidity and versatility in numerous applications.

• Chemical Formula: HCL (in water)

• Concentration: 36% w/w

• Appearance: Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid with pungent odour

Uses of Hydrochloric Acid 36%

1. Industrial Applications

• Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a raw material for producing chlorides, fertilizers, dyes, and other inorganic compounds.

• Metal Processing: Pickling of steel and metal surfaces to remove rust, scale, and impurities before further processing.

• pH Control & Neutralization: Commonly used to regulate acidity in industrial processes and wastewater treatment.

2. Water Treatment

• Adjusts pH in swimming pools, drinking water, and wastewater treatment facilities.

3. Food & Beverage Industry

• Food-grade HCL is used in processing food ingredients (e.g., for producing corn syrup, hydrolyzed protein).

4. Laboratory Applications

• Used as a strong acid in titrations, sample preparation, and reagent preparation.

5. Cleaning & Household

• Component of certain cleaning agents for removing lime scale, rust, and stains.

Acceptance of all orders for this product are subject to completion of Declaration of Use

25 Litre containers require collection or contact office to arrange a delivery fee to your location, these weigh over permitted volume for regular transportation.