Strong 36% Hydrochloric Acid 1L | Etchant, Cleaner, pH Reducer

Description

Our Premium 36% Hydrochloric Acid is a highly concentrated, laboratory grade chemical solution engineered for demanding industrial, commercial, and laboratory applications.  Also known as muriatic acid at lower concentrations, this heavy duty hydrogen chloride solution delivers maximum chemical reactivity and precise performance. Whether you are managing industrial scale water treatment facilities, executing precise chemical synthesis in a laboratory, or performing heavy duty metal etching and surface preparation, our 36% concentrated formula provides the exceptional strength and consistency your operations require.

Key Performance Functions and Chemical Behavior of Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrochloric acid at 36% concentration is a strong, highly corrosive mineral acid that dissociates completely in aqueous solutions. This specific concentration represents the upper physical limit for stable atmospheric transport and commercial storage, maximizing chemical efficiency per liter.

• Acid Base Neutralization: This product acts as a highly efficient pH reducer. Its high hydrogen ion concentration allows for rapid and precise adjustment of alkaline solutions in industrial processing and wastewater management.
• Surface Oxide Removal: The aggressive chemical properties of high strength hydrogen chloride make it an exceptional cleaning agent for metals. It dissolves scale, rust, and unwanted oxides from steel, iron, and brass surfaces without destroying the underlying base metal when used with proper inhibitors.

Core Applications of Hydrochloric Acid are:

Industrial Steel Pickling and Metal Processing

This solution is an essential chemical component in the metal fabrication and manufacturing sectors.

• Scale and Rust Dissolution: It removes iron oxides and mill scale from hot rolled steel sheets or coils before cold rolling, plating, or painting operations.
• Surface Etching: It creates an ideal microscopic profile on concrete and stone surfaces, ensuring superior mechanical adhesion for industrial epoxies, sealants, and heavy duty coatings.

Water Purification and pH Management

Facilities rely on a concentrated solution to maintain strict chemical balances across complex water systems.

• Wastewater Neutralization: It rapidly counteracts high pH levels in industrial effluent, ensuring compliance with environmental discharge regulations before water leaves the facility.
• Alkalinity Control: It regulates the pH balance in large scale commercial cooling towers, process water systems, and water treatment infrastructure to prevent scale buildup and equipment damage.

Chemical Synthesis and Laboratory Reagent Manufacturing

The high purity level of this 36% solution makes it an ideal raw material for downstream manufacturing.

• Chloride Production: It serves as a foundational precursor for producing essential industrial chemicals, including calcium chloride, ferric chloride, and aluminum chlorohydrate.
• Catalyst and Solvent: It functions as an effective catalyst in organic synthesis reactions, starch hydrolysis, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Technical Specifications of Hydrochloric Acid:

• Brand: Doc Solder
• Concentration: 36% by weight minimum
• Appearance: Clear to faint amber, fuming liquid with a highly pungent, suffocating odor
• Grade: High Purity laboroatory Grade
• Density: Approximately 1.18 grams per milliliter at room temperature
• Boiling Point: 61°C
• Packaging: Delivered in heavy duty, chemical resistant, UV stabilized containers designed for secure storage and safe dispensing
• External reference source for Hydrochloric Acid.

Handling, Safety, and Storage

Due to its high volatility and corrosive nature, strict compliance with safety guidelines is mandatory.

• Personal Protection: Personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including acid resistant gloves, chemical splash goggles, full face shields, and vapor respirators when handling this chemical.
• Ventilation and Fumes: This product releases dense hydrogen chloride gas vapors upon exposure to air. Always use this product in a well ventilated area or under a dedicated chemical fume hood to prevent respiratory irritation.
• Storage: Store exclusively in a cool, dry, well ventilated chemical storage room away from direct sunlight, metals, and strong bases or oxidizing agents. Keep containers tightly sealed with original vented caps to relieve internal pressure safely.