Hydrochloric Acid Manufacturer, Supplier And Distributor
CAS #: 7647-01-0
Hawkins manufactures and distributes wholesale hydrochloric acid in multiple grades and packaging options. Click the button below to order bulk hydrochloric acid products today.
Hawkins: A Domestic Provider of Hydrochloric Acid 20° Baume, FCC and Hydrochloric Acid 22° Baume, FCC
Hawkins is your destination for wholesale hydrochloric acid (HCl). As a trusted domestic chemical supplier and manufacturer, our customers continually rely on us to deliver high-quality HCl. To make this possible, we have invested heavily in our quality control department and production process.
Our Hydrochloric Acid Product Grades and Details
Hawkins terminalizes the following grades of Hydrochloric acid:
- Hydrochloric Acid, 31% (20° BE -Baume) FCC or Technical Grade
- Hydrochloric Acid, 35% – 36% (22° BE -Baume) FCC or Technical Grade
The product can be supplied as is, diluted with water to a specified concentration, or mixed with Formic or Acetic acid to obtain a desired acid reactivity. We can also customize the product by adding corrosion inhibitors. No matter your needs, we can create your ideal custom blend.
General Characteristics of Hydrochloric Acid
- Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow solution
- Odor: Pungent
- Synonyms: Muriatic Acid
- Chemical Formula: HCl
- Molecular Weight: 36.46
- CAS #: 7647-01-0
- Shelf Life: 730 days
- Storage Recommendations: 55 – 95˚ F
Common Uses for Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric acid is used in numerous industrial applications, including:
- Steel pickling – HCl is used to strip oxide scale from steel products.
- Oil well acidizing – This chemical can enhance the permeability of reservoir rock, improving well flow rates.
- Food processing – HCl acts as an acidifier in various food products and helps reduce spoilage.
- Bio-fuel production – As a strong acid, HCl can convert free fatty acids into esters.
- Calcium chloride production – Hydrochloric acid is needed to convert calcium carbonate into calcium chloride.
- Ion exchange bed regeneration – Our HCl product restores cation resin’s ability to exchange ions.
- Mineral processing – The acidic properties of hydrochloric acid strip impurities from minerals.
Hydrochloric acid is produced in solutions, most commonly 31% or 35%, depending on the desired application and freight considerations. Solutions for household purposes, such as cleaning, are typically 10% to 12%.
Why Choose Hawkins as Your HCl Supplier?
As a domestic supplier of hydrochloric acid, we can help you reduce supply chain disruptions. Our local presence allows us to respond to changing needs faster than overseas suppliers. It also gives us greater immunity to trade-related price fluctuations.
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Buy Hydrochloric Acid from Hawkins
If you need wholesale hydrochloric acid for your business, Hawkins is ready to help. Order affordable, high-quality hydrochloric acid in your preferred amount and grade today.
Hawkins is a business-to-business supplier, manufacturer, blender, and distributor of chemicals. We only sell to companies, municipalities, government entities, and not to individuals.