Name: Hydrochloric acid, HCl Hydrochloric Acid is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent and irritating order. It is a strong highly corrosive acid, soluble in water and alcohol but insoluble in hydrocarbons. Synonyms: Anhydrous hydrogen chloride; Spirits of salt; Hydrochloric acid, Anhydrous; Basilin; Chlorohydric acid; Hydrochloride; Muriatic acid; Acide chlorhydrique; Acido cloridrico; Chloorwaterstof; Chlorowodor; Chlorwasserstoff; ; China hydrochloric acid; China HCl; Indian hydrochloric acid; Korea hydrochloric acid; Europe hydrochloric acid; Africa hydrochloric acid; Asia hydrochloric acid; USA hydrochloric acid, south America hydrochloric acid Specifications: Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid Purity: 31%min Free chlorine: 10 ppm max Sulfite: 5 ppm max Sulfate: 100 ppm max Iron: 5 ppm max Heavy metal: 5 ppm max CAS No.: 7647-01-0 EN NO.: 231-595-7 Hazard Class: 8(Packing Group: II) UN NO.: 1789 Application: Acidizing(activation) of petroleum wellsManufacture of Dyes, phenols and plasticsManufacture of chemicals intermediates, such as FeCl3, ZnCl2, AlCl3, etc.General Cleaning in households and in commercial, industrial establishments.Material HandlingSpilled hydrochloric acid should be removed immediately by flushing the contamination area with large quantities of water.Employees should never unduly expose their skin to hydrochloric acid. Prolong exposure can cause severe and painful burns.Since the hydrochloric acid fumes settle rather rapidly towards the ground, it must be thoroughly sprayed with water to minimize its irritating effects.