Hydrochloric Acid 10%

Hydrochloric acid is the solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water. It is a mineral acid that is used in many industrial and cleaning processes.

USES OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID:

• Production of Vinyl chloride for PVC plastic
• In titrations to determine concentration of bases
• pH control and neutralisation
• Pickling of steel
• Rust removal
• Production of inorganic salts
• Regeneration of ion exchange resins
• Acid cleaners (toilet descalers etc)

 PROPERTIES OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID 10%:

• Molecular Formula: HCl
• Molecular Weight: 36.46
• Specific Gravity: 1.048
• CAS No.: 7647-01-0
• EC No. 231-595-7
• UN No.: 1789
• % of Hydrogen chloride: 10%

• Appearance: Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid
• Iron (Fe): 0.006%
• Sulfate (based on SO₄): 0.005%
• Arsenic (As): 0.0001%
• Ignition Residue: 0.08%
• Oxide (based on Cl): 0.005%