Molekula
Hydrochloric Acid 32% Comm
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Hydrochloric acid (32% technical grade) is a highly versatile industrial mineral acid used for pH adjustment, metal cleaning, food processing, and chemical synthesis. It is a clear, corrosive liquid with a strong pH-regulating capacity and robust dissolving properties. This hydrochloric acid (CAS 7647-01-0, HCl, MW 36.4609) is stored at ambient temperatures and classified with a Danger signal word due to its corrosive nature. It meets standard technical specifications for industrial applications, including acid pickling, water treatment, and laboratory use. Molekula supplies Hydrochloric Acid 32% Comm from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear colourless to Pale yellow Liquid |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90023410 |
| CAS Number | 7647-01-0 |
| IUPAC Name | chlorane |
| EC Number | 231-595-7 |
| Molecular Formula | HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 36.4609 |
| Exact Mass | 35.9767 |
| SMILES | Cl |
| InChIKey | VEXZGXHMUGYJMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/ClH/h1H |
| PubChem CID | 313 |
| UN Number | UN1789 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2806100000 |
| Tariff Code | 2806100000 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H314 (sub cat. 1A) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- Acide chlorhydrique
- Anhydrous hydrochloric acid
- Chloorwaterstof
- chlorane
- Chlorohydric acid
- Chlorowodor
- Chlorwasserstoff
- hydrogen chloride
- Muriatic acid
- Muriaticum acidum
Frequently asked questions
What is hydrochloric acid (32% comm) commonly used for?
This grade of hydrochloric acid is widely used in industrial cleaning, pH adjustment, metal processing (including acid pickling of steel), food processing (e.g., production of hydrolysed vegetable protein and starch hydrolysis), and as a reagent in chemical synthesis.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of hydrochloric acid?
The chemical formula is HCl, and the molecular weight is 36.4609 g/mol.
How should hydrochloric acid (32% comm) be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at ambient temperature, away from incompatible substances like metals, oxidizing agents, and organic materials.
What grade of hydrochloric acid does Molekula supply, and is it suitable for industrial use?
Molekula supplies commercial-grade (32% HCl), which is suitable for industrial applications requiring high purity and consistency.
Can Molekula supply hydrochloric acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer hydrochloric acid in bulk, including drums (200L) and tanker loads, depending on customer requirements.
What documentation comes with an order of hydrochloric acid?
Each order includes a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), certificate of analysis (CoA), and a compliance certificate confirming the product meets regulatory standards.
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