Hydrochloric Acid 32%

Please note, Hydrochloric Acid above 10% is not permitted for personal use unless the individual possesses a Home Office EPP Licence.

Limited companies, LLP's and Sole Trader orders are subject to declaration of use.

What is Hydrochloric Acid 32%? Hydrochloric Acid 32% is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride (chemical formula HCl) with a concentration of 32% by weight. It is a colourless, highly corrosive liquid with a pungent odour. It is commonly known by alternate names such as Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen Chloride Solution, and Spirit of Salt. It is widely used in industrial applications, chemical manufacturing, and laboratory settings due to its strong acidic properties. Hydrochloric Acid is an essential reagent in the production of various chemicals, such as PVC, and plays a significant role in metal cleaning, pH adjustment, and water treatment.

High-Quality Formulation: We use only carefully sourced Hydrochloric Acid and blend it with Distilled Water, ensuring reliable and consistent performance for a wide range of industrial, laboratory, and manufacturing applications.

Manufactured in the UK: Manufactured and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Frequent Uses

Chemical Manufacturing
Used extensively in the production of various chemicals, including PVC, fertilisers, dyes, and other industrial chemicals. It is essential in the synthesis of organic and inorganic compounds.

Metal Cleaning and Pickling
For cleaning and pickling metals, especially steel, by removing oxides, rust, and scale. This process helps prepare metal surfaces for further treatment or coating.

Water Treatment
To adjust the pH of water in treatment plants and pools, helping to neutralise alkaline water and maintain proper water chemistry.

Laboratory Applications
As a reagent in various chemical reactions, particularly in titrations and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. It is also used for pH adjustment in laboratory processes.

pH Control in Industries
For controlling the pH of various solutions in industrial processes, such as in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.

Uses of Hydrochloric Acid 32%

• Chemical Manufacturing: Hydrochloric Acid 32% is used in the production of a wide variety of chemicals, including vinyl chloride (for PVC production), fertilizers, and dyes.
• Metal Cleaning and Pickling: It is used for cleaning metals, particularly steel, by removing rust, scale, and oxides in a process known as pickling.
• pH Adjustment: Hydrochloric Acid is commonly used in water treatment processes to lower the pH in wastewater and industrial processes.
• Laboratory Applications: In laboratories, Hydrochloric Acid 32% is used as a reagent in various chemical reactions, titrations, and for sample preparation.
• Food Processing: It is used in food production for the production of various food additives, including citric acid and ascorbic acid.

Minimum Assay: 35.6-36.6%
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
Storage Temperature: 20-24C

Cas Number: 7647-01-0

Einecs Number: 231-595-7

HS Code / Commodity Code: 28061000

UN Number: 1789

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 2

Hazard Phrases: H314, H318, H335

Prec Phrases: P260,P264,P271,P280,P301+P330+P331,P303+P361+P353,P304+P340,P305+P351+P338,P310,P312,P321,P403+P233,P405,P501