MURIATIC ACID
₱198.00
Description
An industrial-grade, aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl). It typically features a concentration of 20% to 30% and is highly corrosive, colorless to pale yellow, and emits a highly pungent odor. It is widely utilized for heavy-duty cleaning and chemical adjustments.
Key Characteristics
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- Chemical Formula: HCl (Hydrogen Chloride dissolved in water)
- Appearance: Clear to slightly yellowish liquid
- Properties: Highly corrosive, capable of causing severe chemical burns.
- Distinction: While virtually the same as laboratory-grade hydrochloric acid, commercial muriatic acid often contains trace impurities like iron, which give it a yellowish tint.
Common Applications
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- Masonry and Concrete: Etches concrete to prepare it for painting or sealing, and easily removes stubborn mortar, efflorescence, and rust stains.
- Pool Maintenance: Used to lower the pH and total alkalinity of swimming pools.
- Industrial Manufacturing: Used in metal treating, pickling steel, and synthesizing other chemicals.
Safety and Handling
Due to its highly corrosive nature, muriatic acid must be handled with extreme care to avoid severe skin burns, permanent eye damage, and toxic inhalation.
- Protective Gear: Always wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing.
- Ventilation: Only use it in well-ventilated areas or outdoors.
- Dilution: Always add the acid to water, never add water to the acid (which can cause dangerous splashing).
- Neutralization: Keep an alkali like baking soda nearby to immediately neutralize any accidental spills or splashes.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
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