Store in a cool location and keep away from food and beverages. Practice proper hygiene when handling hydrochloric acid. As far as waste disposal, it is recommended that a licensed professional waste disposal service is contacted to prevent it from reaching a sewage system or open water.
Refer to this Safety Data Sheet for information on handling hydrochloric acid safely. If you would like to purchase hydrochloric acid, contact Ecolink at or email info ecolink. If you have any further questions, submit an inquiry through our online form. What is Hydrochloric Acid? HCl Hydrochloric acid is the compound hydrogen chloride HCl dissolved in water to form hydrogen and chloride ions. Fun Facts These are some additional things you might not know about hydrochloric acid: Hydrochloric acid is naturally produced by parietal cells in our bodies to help digest food in the stomach.
When hydrochloric acid comes in contact with water, it forms a gas called hydrogen chloride. Hydrochloric acid is the water-based, or aqueous, solution of hydrogen chloride gas. It is also the main component of gastric acid, an acid produced naturally in the human stomach to help digest food. Hydrochloric acid is also synthetically produced for a variety of industrial and commercial applications, and can be formed by a number of manufacturing processes, including dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water.
Hydrochloric acid is a strong, corrosive acid that can be used industrially to process steel used in the building and construction industry. It is used in the chemical industry in the large-scale production of vinyl chloride used to make polyvinyl chloride PVC plastic , and it is one of the chemicals that is used to produce polyurethane foam and calcium chloride.
Hydrochloric acid is also used to make many other chemicals and as a disinfectant and slimicide, a chemical that prevents the growth of slime in paper stock. Other common end uses for hydrochloric acid include household cleaners, pool maintenance and food manufacturing. Hydrochloric acid is used in pickling operations to remove rust and other impurities from carbon, alloy and stainless steel, to prepare the steel for final applications in building and construction projects, and in products such as car bodies and household appliances.
It is also used in aluminum etching and metal cleaning applications. Hydrochloric acid can be an ingredient in household cleaners such as toilet bowl cleaners, bathroom tile cleaners and other porcelain cleaners , due to its corrosive properties that help clean tough stains. Hydrochloric acid is used as a swimming pool treatment chemical , to help maintain an optimal pH in the water. The food industry uses hydrochloric acid to process a variety of food products, such as corn syrups used in soft drinks, cookies, crackers, ketchup and cereals.
Hydrochloric acid is also used as an acidifier in sauces, vegetable juices and canned goods, to help enhance flavor and reduce spoilage. When hydrochloric acid is mixed or reacted with limestone, it produces calcium chloride, a type of salt used to de-ice roads. Calcium chloride also has uses in food production as a stabilizer and firming agent, for example in baked goods , as well as uses as an antimicrobial.
Hydrochloric acid is used in the production of batteries, photoflash bulbs and fireworks. It is also used in leather processing, building and construction, oil well acidizing and producing gelatin products. Hydrochloric acid in its concentrated, liquid form has a strong irritating odor and is very corrosive. It can cause damage, such as chemical burns, upon contact, according to the U.
National Library of Medicine. The U. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC notes that hydrochloric acid can cause eye damage, even blindness, if splashed in the eyes. Ingestion of concentrated hydrochloric acid can cause severe injury to the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Personal protective equipment PPE such as vapor respirators, rubber gloves, splash goggles and face shields should be used when handling hydrochloric acid.
If used in the workplace, it is recommended that an eye flush station be available in case of accidental exposure. When using pool cleaners that contain hydrochloric acid also known as muriatic acid , it is important to follow directions on the product label for safe handling.
The CDC has developed two posters with recommendations for pool chemical safety handling as well as storage of pool chemicals for pool owners and operators.
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