Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrochloric acid is a strong, highly corrosive mineral acid widely used in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and water treatment. Known for its powerful ability to dissolve scale, rust, and mineral deposits, it is essential in steel pickling, metal cleaning, ore processing, and brine treatment. Its cost-effectiveness, reactivity, and versatility make it one of the most important inorganic acids in large-scale industrial operations.

In addition to heavy industry, hydrochloric acid serves as a reagent, catalyst, and intermediate in the production of organic compounds, polymers, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. It also plays a role in food processing (starch hydrolysis, protein breakdown), leather tanning, oil well acidizing, and wastewater treatment. With its broad functionality and critical role across multiple markets, hydrochloric acid remains a cornerstone chemical for construction, mining, energy, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Synonyms: hydrochloric acid, muriatic acid, hydrogen chloride solution, 7647-01-0

Characteristics:

IUPAC Name: hydrogen chloride (aqueous solution)

CAS Number: 7647-01-0

UN Number: 1789

Recommended Use / Industries:

• Steel pickling and metal processing
• pH control and neutralization in industry
• Water treatment and swimming pool chemicals
• Food processing (regulated grades)
• Chemical synthesis and intermediates