- Chemical Name:Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
- CAS Number:7647-01-0
- Labeling Claims:Other Labeling Claims
- Synonyms:Anhydrous hydrochloric acid, Chloridric acid, Chlorohydric acid, Dilute hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrochloric acid gas, Hydrogen chloride, Hydrogen chloride (HCl), Muriatic acid, NSC 77365
PCC Chemax Hydrochloric acid 33% grade is a by-product of MCAA (monochloroacetic acid) production process. It is highly corrosive, has a pungent, irritating smell, transparent to pale-yellow color. It is delivered to the market in liquid form in concentration from 33% to 34%, in 1000L IBC containers, in 24 t road tank cars, in 56 t dedicated rail tank cars. The hydrochloric acid 33% is produced in the process by chlorination of organic compounds.