Muriatic Acid

Muriatic acid, also known as hydrochloric acid, is a strong mineral acid widely used in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and water treatment applications. Known for its powerful ability to dissolve scale, rust, and mineral deposits, it is commonly employed in metal cleaning, pickling of steel, pH control, and brine treatment. Its effectiveness as a highly reactive and cost-efficient acid makes it a critical raw material across construction, mining, and manufacturing operations.

Beyond cleaning and treatment, muriatic acid serves as a reagent, catalyst, and intermediate in the production of organic and inorganic compounds, polymers, fertilizers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. It is also integral to food processing (starch and protein hydrolysis), leather tanning, and oil well acidizing in the energy sector. With its combination of strength, versatility, and wide industrial use, muriatic acid remains one of the most essential and widely applied acids in global manufacturing and specialty chemical industries.

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

Characteristics:

IUPAC Name: hydrogen chloride (aqueous solution)

CAS Number: 7647-01-0

UN Number: 1789

Recommended Use / Industries:

• Construction: Masonry cleaning, concrete etching, scale removal
• Water Treatment: Municipal, industrial, and commercial facilities
• Oil & Gas: Well stimulation and enhanced recovery
• Chemical Manufacturing: Fertilizers, plastics (PVC), dyes, and solvents
• Food & Beverage: Regulated use in food processing (pH control, processing aid)
• Metals Industry: Pickling of steel and alloys