Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrochloric Acid 

Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water, that is a highly corrosive,strong mineral acid with many industrial uses. It is found naturally  in gastric acid.

Industrial market

Hydrochloric acid is produced in solutions up to 38% HCl (concentrated grade).  Higher concentrations up to just over 40% are chemically possible, but the evaporation  rate is then so high that storage and handling need extra precautions, such as pressure and low temperature. Bulk industrial-grade is therefore 30% to 34%, optimized for  effective transport and limited product loss by HCl vapors. Solutions for household  purposes in the US, mostly cleaning, are typically 10% to 12%, with strong recommendations to dilute before use.

Application

Hydrochloric acid is a common laboratory reagent. Hydrochloric acid is a strong inorganic acid that is used in many industrial processes.
The application often determines the required product quality. Hydrochloric acid is used for a large number of small-scale applications, such as Leather processing, household cleaning, and building construction. Oil production may be stimulated by injecting hydrochloric acid into the rock formation of an oil well, dissolving a portion of the rock, and creating a large-pore structure. Oil well acidizing is a common process in the North Sea oil production industry. Many chemical reactions involving hydrochloric acid are applied in the production of food, food ingredients, and food additives. Typical products include aspartame, fructose, citric acid, lysine, hydrolyzed vegetable protein as food enhancer, and in gelatin production. Food-grade (extra-pure) hydrochloric acid can be applied when needed for the final product.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID

• Characteristic: Requirement

• Physical State: The Material as received shall be Colorless/Light Yellow clear liquid free from visible impurities.

• Total Acidity as: 28 to 30% (min)

• (HCL % by mass)

• Residue on ignition: 0.1 (max)

• Iron as Fe + 3: 0.02 (max)

• Fluoride (Qualitative): Negative

• Packing: In 35/ 40 Kgs HDPE Carboys.

• Exporting Countries: - Saudi Arabia,Egypt,Iran,Isreal,Dubai,Doha Qatar etc regularly on FCL basis.