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.