Hydrochloric Acid

Synonym(s)

: Hydrogen chloride, spirit of salt, chloran

Mol. Formula

: HCl

EC / List no.

: 231-595-7

CAS no.

: 7647-01-0

Molecular weight

: 36,46

It is a substance known as the spirit of salt among the people, consisting of hydrochloric acid, hydrogen and chlorine elements. Hydrochloric acid solution is a colorless aqueous liquid with a sharp, irritating odor. It consists of hydrogen chloride, a gas dissolved in water. It sinks and mixes with water. Produces irritating steam.

Application

»   This substance is used in the following products: pH regulators and water treatment products, washing and cleaning products, water treatment chemicals and laboratory chemicals.
»   This substance is used in the following areas: municipal supply (eg electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment, healthcare and mix formulations and/or repackaging.
»   Release of this substance to the environment may occur from industrial use: in the processing of excipients in industrial plants and in the formulation of mixtures.
»   Used in machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints, coatings or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners.

Product Specifications

Physical and Chemical Properties
» Hydrogen chloride appears as a colorless liquid.
» It has a sharp odor.

Properties

Characteristics	Unit	Value	Condition
Boiling point	°C	-85
Melting point	°C	-114.22
Solubility	g/ L	500	25 °C, soluble with water
Density	g/cm3	1.27	20 °C
Vapor pressure	kPa	4620	25 °C
Viscosity	mm2/ s	1.7	20 °C
LogP		0.25