Ashta Chemicals Inc Hydrochloric Acid 20Be Technical Grade

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Inorganic Acids

Chemical Name

Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Base Chemicals Functions

Intermediate

CAS No.

7647-01-0

EC No.

231-595-7

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Inorganics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Kosher,

Pareve

Attributes

Strong corrosive mineral acid

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Food & Nutrition — Processing & Packaging

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Applicable Processes

Acid Etching,

Calcium Chloride Production ,

Chemicals Production,

Gas Processing,

Mineral Processing,

Oil Processing,

Ore Processing,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,

Steel Pickling

Applications and Markets

• Acid etching
• Food processing
• Oil and gas processing
• Ore and mineral processing
• Pharmaceutical
• Production of calcium chloride
• Steel pickling

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear, Colorless, Aqueous Solution

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay	31.45 - 32.56	% wt HCl	ASTM: E-224-88
Specific Gravity (15.5°C)	1.1600 - 1.1656	—	ASTM: E-224-88
Baume Gravity	20.0 - 20.6	°	ASTM: E-224-88
Color	max. 15	APHA	SMEWW: 2120 B-92
Iron Content	max. 5	ppm	ASTM: E224-88
Total Organic Carbon	max. 5	ppm	SMEWN: 5310 B

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

NSF/ANSI 60

Quality Standards

ENISO 9001:2015

Regulatory & Compliance

Kashruth endorsed Orthodox Pareve Kosher

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk

Availability

Available in 22 degree Baume (~36%) and 20 degree Baume (~32%) strengths.

Storage & Handling

Shipping

Shipped via tank car and tank truck.