Hydrochloric Acid 10% ACS Reagent Grade

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Technical Specifications

  • Chemical Name: Hydrochloric Acid (10% Solution)
  • CAS Number: 7647-01-0
  • Molecular Formula: HCl
  • Concentration: 10% w/v (weight/volume)
  • Grade: ACS Reagent Grade (conforms to American Chemical Society standards for reagent chemicals)
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
  • Odor: Pungent, sharp characteristic odor
  • pH: Strongly acidic, typically below 1
  • Density: Approximately 1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C
  • Boiling Point: Approximately 102°C (215.6°F)
  • Freezing Point: Approximately -15°C (5°F)
  • Vapor Pressure: Low at 10% concentration (not highly volatile)
  • Solubility: Miscible with water in all proportions
  • Purity: High-purity ACS Reagent Grade ensures low contaminant levels for laboratory and analytical applications

Chemical Properties:

  • Corrosive Nature: Corrosive to metals and organic tissues, especially at higher concentrations.
  • Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions; avoid exposure to heat, light, and incompatibilities such as bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals.
  • Reactivity: Highly reactive with bases, carbonates, and certain metals; produces heat upon dilution or when reacting with certain compounds.

Documents:

Safety Data Sheet

Description

Hydrochloric Acid 10% ACS Reagent Grade is a high-purity, precision-formulated solution designed for laboratory and analytical applications. Conforming to the American Chemical Society (ACS) standards, this hydrochloric acid solution ensures reliability and accuracy in pH adjustment, titrations, sample preparation, and various chemical reactions. Ideal for scientific research, quality control, and industrial testing, it is suited for professionals who require dependable performance in every application.

Applications for Hydrochloric Acid 10%:

Water Treatment

  • pH Control:
    • Used to adjust the pH of swimming pools, wastewater, and industrial water systems.
  • Neutralization:
    • Neutralizes alkaline water during treatment processes.

Cleaning and Descaling

  • Household Cleaning:
    • Removes lime scale, rust, and mineral deposits from surfaces like tiles, ceramics, and glass.
  • Industrial Cleaning:
    • Cleans mild scaling from machinery, pipelines, and boilers.
  • Metal Cleaning:
    • Prepares metal surfaces by removing light rust or oxides.

Food and Beverage Industry

  • Processing Aid:
    • Used to adjust pH in food production and as a processing aid in manufacturing ingredients like gelatin.
  • Cleaning Agent:
    • Cleans equipment and surfaces in food processing plants due to its antimicrobial properties.

Laboratories

  • Chemical Reagent:
    • Used in titration and pH adjustment experiments.
  • Sample Preparation:
    • Prepares biological and chemical samples by dissolving compounds or controlling acidity.

Educational and Research Institutions

  • Student Demonstrations:
    • Utilized in schools and universities for chemistry experiments that require safer handling due to its lower concentration.
  • General Laboratory Use:
    • Suitable for routine pH adjustment and reactions in controlled settings.

Construction and Building

  • Surface Preparation:
    • Cleans and etches concrete, brick, or masonry surfaces before painting or sealing.
  • Efflorescence Removal:
    • Removes salt deposits from brick or concrete structures.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications

  • Disinfection:
    • Can be used as a surface disinfectant in diluted forms.
  • Laboratory Use:
    • Employed in pharmaceutical labs for controlled pH adjustments in formulations.

Miscellaneous Applications

  • Leather Industry:
    • Aids in pH control during leather processing.
  • Textile Industry:
    • Used in dyeing processes to achieve proper fabric pH.

Safety and Handling

  • Precautions:
    • Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves, goggles, and aprons when handling.
  • Storage:
    • Store in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry place in acid-resistant containers.
  • Disposal:
    • Neutralize with a base (e.g., sodium bicarbonate) before disposal following local regulations.

Chemical Warning:

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May be corrosive to metals.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.