HCl ( Hydro Chloric Acid )
With major production starting in the Industrial Revolution, hydrochloric acid is used in the chemical industry as a chemical reagent in the large-scale production of vinyl chloride for PVC plastic, and MDI/TDI for polyurethane. It has numerous smaller-scale applications, including household cleaning, production of gelatin and other food additives, descaling, and leather processing.
10 uses of Hydrochloric Acid:
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To 'pickle' steel. This is a process whereby rust and scale is removed from steel sheet or coil with the use of a dilute solution of Hydrochloric Acid. The metal can then be processed
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To manufacture organic compounds such as Vinyl Chloride and Dichloroethane which are used to produce PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride)
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To regulate the pH level in a wide range of manufacturing and treatment processes including the production of drinking water, pharmaceuticals, beverages and foods
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In the processing of additives for the food industry including fructose, citric acid and hydrolyzed vegetable protein
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To produce inorganic compounds for water treatment including drinking water and waste water
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To neutralise the water in swimming pools making it safe for bathers
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To regenerate ion exchangers
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To process leathers in the tanning industry
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To purify common salt
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In North Sea oil production where it is used to facilitate oil well acidizing
Specification:
| Chemical Formula | CICH2COONa |
|---|---|
| Purity | 28-31% |
| Appearance | colourless to slighty yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 |