Hydrochloric Acid/ Hydrogen chloride
Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is a colorless gas. Its aqueous solution is known as Hydrochloric Acid. Hydrogen chloride or hydrochloric acid is produced by burning hydrogen and chlorine together. Hydrogen chloride is supplied as gas through pipelines and as acid/30% solution in bulk containers as well as 25, 50 Kg containers.
Uses of Hydrogen Chloride / Hydrochloric Acid
Chemical Manufacturing
- PVC manufacturing
- Dyes & pigments
- Chlorides (calcium chloride, zinc chloride, magnesium chloride, etc.)
- Pharmaceuticals & intermediates
Steel & Metal Industry
- Used in pickling of steel to remove rust and scale.
- Prepares metal surfaces for galvanizing or coating.
Food Industry (Food Grade HCl)
- pH control
- Corn syrup production
- Gelatin processing
Water Treatment
- Adjusts pH levels in water treatment plants.
- Neutralizes alkaline wastewater.
Oil & Gas Industry
- Used in stimulation of oil wells.
- Helps to dissolve carbonates in rock formations to increase flow.
Cleaning & Descaling
- Removes limescale, mineral deposits, and heavy rust.
- Used in household cleaners (in diluted form).
Leather Industry
- Used during tanning and pH adjusting of hides.
Pharmaceuticals
- Used in manufacturing medicines, catalysts, intermediates.
Electronics & Battery Industry
- Used in purification of silicon
- Used in production of batteries and electrode cleaning
Safety Note
Both HCl gas and hydrochloric acid are highly corrosive:
- Causes severe burns
- Dangerous fumes
- Should be handled with PPE
- Transported in tankers/IBC tanks/HDPE Drums