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Hydrochloric acid

CAS 7647-01-0ClH36.46 g/mol

Chlorine atom is a halogen. It has a role as a micronutrient.

IUPAC: chlorane

Hydrochloric acid molecular structure

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical and chemical properties
Melting Point-174.6 °F (Melting point is -13.7 °F for a 39.17% weight/weight solution.) (EPA, 1998)
Boiling Point123 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Density1.05 at 59 °F for 10.17% weight/weight solution (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility82.3 g/100 g at 32 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure413.6 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
AppearanceHydrochloric acid, solution is a colorless watery liquid with a sharp, irritating odor. Consists of hydrogen chloride, a gas, dissolved in water. Sinks and mixes with water. Produces irritating vapor. (USCG, 1999)

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GHS Classification

Danger

Pictograms

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Corrosion

Corrosive to metals, skin, eyes

GHS05

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Irritation, sensitization, narcotic effects

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

P260Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower

Hazard Classes

Skin corrosion — Cat. 1ASpecific target organ toxicity - single exposure — Cat. 3

ECHA Classification & Labelling Inventory · Last updated: 4/20/2026

Regulatory Compliance

TSCA

Listed

note: Status based on EPA TSCA Active Inventory · inventory name: TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory

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SVHC

Not Listed

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FDA GRAS

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REACH

Registered

tonnage band: 10,000,000+ tonnes/year

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HS Code(s): 2806

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