HCl Quick Facts

Purity: 33%+ min

UN 1789

IMDG Class 8 — Corrosive

CAS 7647-01-0

Jerrycans · Mousers · IBCs

MOQ: 1 FCL (~20 MT)

Product Specification

Hydrochloric Acid 33%+

High-purity HCl 33%+ for industrial applications. Supplied in UN-approved HDPE jerrycans, square mousers, and IBCs. IMDG Class 8, full GHS documentation, third-party COA with every shipment.

Parameter	Specification
Chemical Name	Hydrochloric Acid
Formula	HCl
CAS Number	7647-01-0
Concentration	33%+ (min 33% w/w)
Appearance	Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Specific Gravity	1.16–1.19 g/cm³
UN Number	UN 1789
IMDG Class	8 — Corrosive
Packing Group	II / III

Quick Reference

Purity33%+ minimum

UN NumberUN 1789

IMDG Class8 — Corrosive

Lead Time14–21 days

MOQ1 FCL (~20 MT)

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Applications

Key Industry Uses

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Mining & Minerals

Acid leaching for gold, copper, and base metal extraction.

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Textile Processing

Fabric pre-treatment and dyeing bath pH control.

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Food Processing

pH regulation, cleaning, and starch hydrolysis.

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Water Treatment

pH correction in municipal and industrial water systems.

Packaging

UN-Approved Options

35 L jerrican of 33% hydrochloric acid (HCl) UN 1789 - exporter India

HDPE Jerrycan

25L / 35L

UN-approved. Pallet of 40–60 units.

Square Mouser

25L / 35L

Stackable HDPE. Pallet of 40–60 units.

IBC Tank

1000L

UN-approved composite IBC. 1 FCL = 20–24 IBCs.

Safety & Handling

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Corrosive

GHS class 8. Causes skin and eye burns on contact.

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Inhalation Risk

Fumes hazardous. Use in well-ventilated areas only.

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PPE Required

Chemical gloves, goggles, and resistant clothing at all times.

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IMDG Class 8

Full DG declaration, packing certificate, and GHS SDS included.

Africa Market Context: HCl is our highest-demand product in Africa. Primary buyers include mining operations in South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe; textile manufacturers in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Egypt; and water treatment plants across East Africa.