CAS 7647-01-0
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade
CAS 7647-01-0HCl~36.45–36.47 g/mol
Hydrochloric Acid 33% is essential in steel pickling and metal treatment, effectively removing rust and iron oxide. Its clear, fuming liquid form and technical grade purity make it suitable for various industrial applications, including water treatment pH adjustment, oil and gas well stimulation, and chemical synthesis. Industries in Kenya and East Africa particularly favor this grade for its efficacy in processes like ore processing, water treatment, and peripheral cleaning in electronics manufacturing. To ensure optimal performance, buyers often require batch-specific certificates of analysis detailing concentration and impurity levels.
Main applicationSteel pickling/metal treatment — Removes rust and iron oxide
Hydrochloric Acid 33% is crucial for many industries, offering a solution for efficient rust removal, pH adjustment, and resource extraction. Its significant role in chemical synthesis and metallurgy enhances productivity and product quality, making it a preferred choice in East Africa for expanding industrial processes. The stringent quality parameters ensure that it meets the demands for reliable and effective industrial applications.
Also known as
- Muriatic acid
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 41 kg drums and larger industrial sizes.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 7647-01-0
- Chemical formula
- HCl
- Molecular weight
- ~36.45–36.47 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid
- Density
- 1.160–1.170 g/cm³
- Concentration
- 33% minimum
- Density
- 1.160-1.170 g/cm³
- Impurities
- Fe ≤ 0.005%, heavy metals ≤ 0.001%
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to pale yellow, fuming
Hydrochloric Acid 33% is formulated for industrial use, primarily as a technical-grade fuming liquid. It shows a density range of 1.160-1.170 g/cm³ at 20°C and exhibits a clear, colorless to pale yellow appearance. The technical specification includes HCl content of at least 33% with impurities such as iron limited to 0.005% and heavy metals to 0.001%. Buyers prioritize specifications like the presence of impurities and concentration as these impact efficiency and compatibility in processes like steel pickling and ion exchange resin regeneration. Carefully examining these parameters ensures the selected HCl is fit for the desired industrial application. Given its role as a reagent in chemical processing, it is vital to specify the concentration and require certificates proving quality upon purchase.
Delivery
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Steel pickling/metal treatment — Removes rust and iron oxide
- Water/wastewater treatment — pH adjustment
- Oil & gas well stimulation — Enhances permeability in formations
- Chemical synthesis — Precursor to chlorides
- Ore processing/mineral extraction — Leaches and treats minerals
- Semiconductor/electronics cleaning — Peripheral cleaning
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High concentration for effective industrial application
- Flexible use across various industries
- Clear appearance for easy inspection of impurities
- Low impurity levels for enhanced process performance
- Suitable for large-scale industrial treatments
- Documentation available for assured quality
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade?
The CAS registry number for Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is 7647-01-0. Its chemical formula is HCl, with a molecular weight of ~36.45–36.47 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is also referred to as Muriatic acid. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is supplied?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade supplied at?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is supplied at a concentration of 33% minimum. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade look like?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is described as clear, colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade used for?
Common applications include steel pickling/metal treatment — Removes rust and iron oxide, water/wastewater treatment — pH adjustment, oil & gas well stimulation — Enhances permeability in formations, chemical synthesis — Precursor to chlorides, ore processing/mineral extraction — Leaches and treats minerals and semiconductor/electronics cleaning — Peripheral cleaning. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is supplied to the Water Treatment, Mining & Minerals, Construction & Admixtures, Oil, Gas & Energy and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade available in?
Available in 41 kg drums and larger industrial sizes. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade?
Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade is recorded against the EC number 231-595-14 and the HS customs code 28061000. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to Hydrochloric Acid 33% Technical Grade
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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- 3.Industrial / Technical Grade Hydrochloric Acid (30–33% HCl):The Definitive Industry Guide to Properties, Applications, Safety & Procurement Published: March 2026 | Category: Industrial Chemicals | Critical Industrial Chemicalscriticalindustrialchemicals.com
- 4.Hydrochloric Acid Handbookpaperzz.com
- 5.Is there a difference between hydrochloric acids?reddit.com
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