Hydrochloric Acid 37% Premium ACS Reagent Grade

Description

Our Hydrochloric Acid 37% is a highly concentrated, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent odor. It is a strong and corrosive mineral acid widely used in industrial processes, water treatment, chemical manufacturing, and food production. Hydrochloric Acid plays a critical role in pH control, metal cleaning, and the production of various organic and inorganic compounds.

Applications for Hydrochloric Acid 37% :

Industrial and Manufacturing Applications

• Chemical Production:
  • Used in the production of chlorides, fertilizers, and dyes.
  • Serves as a catalyst in organic chemical reactions.
• Metal Processing:
  • Essential in pickling (removing rust and scale) from steel and iron.
  • Used in etching and cleaning metals.
• Water Treatment:
  • Regulates pH levels in wastewater and industrial water systems.

Food Industry

• Food Additive:
  • Used in small quantities as an acidifier and flavor enhancer.
• Processing Aid:
  • Cleans equipment and aids in the production of gelatin and other food ingredients.

Pharmaceuticals

• API Production:
  • Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
  • Assists in pH adjustments during drug formulation.
• Laboratory Reagent:
  • Acts as an analytical reagent in titrations and other laboratory procedures.

Oil and Gas Industry

• Oil Well Acidizing:
  • Injected into oil wells to dissolve rock and enhance oil recovery.
• Scale Removal:
  • Removes scales and deposits from pipelines and equipment.

Cleaning and Household Products

• Industrial Cleaning:
  • Used in descaling boilers, heat exchangers, and other industrial equipment.
• Household Cleaners:
  • Found in diluted forms in products to remove stains, mineral deposits, and rust.

Construction Industry

• Concrete Cleaning:
  • Cleans and etches concrete surfaces for preparation.
• Brickwork Cleaning:
  • Removes mortar and efflorescence from brick and stone.

Electronics

• Semiconductor Processing:
  • Cleans and etches silicon wafers in electronics manufacturing.

Mining

• Ore Processing:
  • Used in the leaching of metals such as copper, molybdenum, and zinc.

Miscellaneous

• pH Adjustment:
  • Widely used to neutralize alkaline substances in various processes.
• Leather Tanning:
  • Plays a role in leather processing and curing.

Storage and Handling:

• • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials such as strong bases, organic materials, and metals.
  • Container Materials: Store in corrosion-resistant containers such as HDPE, PVC, or rubber-lined steel tanks.
  • Spill Containment: Ensure secondary containment for spill control and prevention.
  • Handling: Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, goggles, face shields, and chemical-resistant clothing.

Safety Information:

• Hazard Class: Corrosive (Class 8)
• UN Number: 1789
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Requires gloves, goggles, face shields, and proper ventilation.
• First Aid:
  • Skin/Eye Contact: Immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
  • Inhalation: Move to fresh air and seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms occur.

Chemical Safety

May be corrosive to metals.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.