Description
Specifications
Property Details
Chemical Name Hydrochloric Acid
Molecular Formula HCl
Concentration 31% (± 0.5%)
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid
Hydrochloric Acid
HCL available in 30-33%
Chemical Formula: HCl
CAS Number: 7647-01-0
Hydrochloric Acid 31% is a strong, highly corrosive mineral acid composed of hydrogen chloride dissolved in water. This clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent odor is widely used in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, food processing, and industrial cleaning. Its 31% concentration is ideal for pH regulation, metal cleaning, scale removal, and chemical synthesis in industries like steel pickling and petroleum refining.
Its precision and potency make it a cornerstone for industrial processes requiring robust performance. Prime Chemicals supplies Hydrochloric Acid 31% that meets exacting client needs, ensuring safety, consistency, and excellence.
Packaging:
Available in Drum packing & IBC tank.
Applications
Applications
Hydrochloric Acid 31% is indispensable across various industries due to its strong acidity, reactivity, and versatility:
Chemical Manufacturing
Used as a feedstock to produce inorganic and organic compounds such as chlorine, fertilizers, and polymers.
Essential in the manufacturing of vinyl chloride and polycarbonate plastics.
Metal Treatment
Plays a crucial role in metal pickling to remove rust, scale, and impurities from steel and other metals.
Used in galvanizing, electroplating, and etching processes.
Water Treatment
Adjusts pH levels in water treatment facilities for industrial and municipal systems.
Effective in cleaning and removing deposits in boilers and heat exchangers.
Food Industry
Approved for use in food-grade processes as an acidity regulator in the production of food additives, gelatin, and corn syrup.
Ensures pH control in sugar refining and food processing.
Textile Industry
Used in dyeing processes to neutralize alkalinity and enhance dye absorption.
Assists in fabric finishing by removing impurities.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Serves as a pH adjuster and reagent in pharmaceutical formulations.
Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
Construction Industry
Utilized in masonry cleaning and concrete surface preparation.
Effective in removing mineral deposits and lime scale.
Oil and Gas Industry
Key component in well acidizing to dissolve rock formations and improve oil and gas flow.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Found in household and industrial cleaning agents for removing tough stains, scale, and rust.