General

Hydrochloric acid is a strong corrosive acid that is commonly used as a laboratory reagent. It is a colourless inorganic chemical with a distinctive pungent smell.

Applications

• Used as brick and patio cleaner
• Used as a descaler

Specification

Minimum Assay: >28%
Molecular Formula: HCl
Molecular Weight: 36.46 g/mol
Sulphate (SO4): <0.6%
Iron (Fe): <10ppm
Arsenic (As): <2ppm
Lead (Pb): <2ppm
Copper (Cu): <2ppm
Total organics: <100ppm
Colour: Clear, pale yellow
Density at 20 °C (g/ml): 1.15

Hazards

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

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

Prec Phrazes: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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