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Technical Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

Hydrochloric Acid 20% ACS Grade

ACS · 20%

Alliance Code
hydrochloric-acid-20-acs-grade
確認日
2026-07-17
Revision
1.7
CAS番号
7647-01-0
UN番号
UN1789
危険有害性クラス・容器等級
8 · PG II
構造
2D chemical structure of Hydrochloric Acid 20% ACS Grade
構造・PubChem
グレード
ACS · 20%
注意喚起語
Danger
危険有害性
腐食性刺激性 / 有害性H290 H314 H335
正式輸送品名
Hydrochloric acid
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer.

Identity & Composition

製品名
Hydrochloric Acid 20% ACS Grade
Alliance Code
hydrochloric-acid-20-acs-grade
グレード
ACS
濃度
20%
CAS番号
7647-01-0PubChem
化学式
HClAdjudicated
分子量
36.46PubChem
製品種別
Solution

Specifications

TestSpecificationTypicalMethodSource
Assay (HCl)19.5 - 20.5 %20.00 %—Interpreted
Ammonium (NH4)1.6 ppm max0.22 ppm—Interpreted
Arsenic (As)0.0054 ppm max0.0016 ppm—Interpreted
Bromide (Br)0.0027% max0.00069 %—Interpreted
Extractable organic substances2.7 ppm max0.18 ppm—Interpreted
Free chlorine (Cl)0.54 ppm max0.048 ppm—Interpreted
Heavy metals (as Pb)0.55 ppm max0.063 ppm—Interpreted
Iron (Fe)0.11 ppm max0.018 ppm—Interpreted
Residue after ignition3.6 ppm max0.28 ppm—Interpreted
Sulfate (SO4)1 ppm max0.07 ppm—Interpreted
Sulfite (SO3)0.54 ppm max0.023 ppm—Interpreted
Color (APHA)10 max1—Interpreted
Composition20 % hydrochloric acid in deionized water, by weightConformsBy formulation; confirmed by specific gravityInterpreted

Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.

Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations

グレード濃度Typical AssaySKUTDS
This grade ACS20%—currentcurrent
ACS Reagent37%—hydrochloric-acid-37-acs-reagent-gradeView TDS →
Technical Grade37%—hydrochloric-acid-37-hcl-37-technical-gradeView TDS →
ACS31%—hydrochloric-acid-31-acs-gradeView TDS →
Technical Grade31%—hydrochloric-acid-31-technical-gradeView TDS →
ACS25%—hydrochloric-acid-25-acs-gradeView TDS →
Technical25%—hydrochloric-acid-25-technical-gradeView TDS →
Technical20%—hydrochloric-acid-20-technical-gradeView TDS →
Technical Grade15%—hydrochloric-acid-15-technical-gradeView TDS →
ACS10%—hydrochloric-acid-10-acs-gradeView TDS →
Technical10%—hydrochloric-acid-10-technical-gradeView TDS →
ACS5%—hydrochloric-acid-5-acs-gradeView TDS →
Technical Grade5%—hydrochloric-acid-5-technical-gradeView TDS →

Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.

物理的及び化学的性質

Property値Source
外観Clear, colorless liquidAdjudicated
臭いPungent, irritating odorAdjudicated
pH< 1Adjudicated
比重1.09–1.10 at 20 °C (water = 1)Adjudicated
沸点About 109 °C (228 °F)Adjudicated
融点About -60 °C (-76 °F), freezing pointAdjudicated
引火点該当しないAdjudicated
蒸気圧About 17 mmHg (23 hPa) at 20 °CAdjudicated
Solubility (water)Completely miscible with waterAdjudicated

Strong acid — density and vapor-pressure values shown are at 20 °C; values shift markedly with concentration and temperature. Reference concentration-temperature curves before specifying equipment.

Materials of ConstructionService envelope ≈ 20%

MaterialRatingMax T (°C)NotesSource
Buna-N (NBR)
elastomer
Poor—Hardens and cracks; do not use.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
EPDM
elastomer
Good80Standard for HCl and H2SO4 gaskets.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
Viton (FKM)
elastomer
Good80Acceptable for HCl gaskets up to 37 %.Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
PTFE
fluoropolymer
Excellent200Universal acid compatibility.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PVDF (Kynar)
fluoropolymer
Excellent120Excellent for HCl piping at elevated temperature.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Borosilicate Glass
glass ceramic
Excellent100Inert to most strong acids (avoid HF).Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
316 stainless steel
metal
Poor25Severe pitting; use only for vaporsCole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Aluminium
metal
Not recommended—Reacts to form H2 gasCole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Carbon Steel
metal
Not recommended—Catastrophic corrosion; never use.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Hastelloy C-276
metal
Excellent80Preferred metal for concentrated HCl service.Haynes International C-276 datasheet
Inconel 625
metal
Good60Acceptable for dilute serviceCole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Tantalum
metal
Excellent100Best-in-class but expensiveCole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
CPVC
thermoplastic
Excellent90Higher-temp variant of PVC.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
FRP (vinyl ester)
thermoplastic
Good60Common bulk-storage tank materialCole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
HDPE
thermoplastic
Excellent60Standard tank/drum material for HCl up to 37 %.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PVC
thermoplastic
Excellent60Common for piping; verify rating for service > 50 °C.Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility

Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.

Materials Selection Tool

Showing 16 of 16 material ratings within the selected envelope.

MaterialRatingMax T (°C)Notes
Buna-N (NBR)
elastomer
Poor—Hardens and cracks; do not use.
EPDM
elastomer
Good80Standard for HCl and H2SO4 gaskets.
Viton (FKM)
elastomer
Good80Acceptable for HCl gaskets up to 37 %.
PTFE
fluoropolymer
Excellent200Universal acid compatibility.
PVDF (Kynar)
fluoropolymer
Excellent120Excellent for HCl piping at elevated temperature.
Borosilicate Glass
glass ceramic
Excellent100Inert to most strong acids (avoid HF).
316 stainless steel
metal
Poor25Severe pitting; use only for vapors
Aluminium
metal
Not recommended—Reacts to form H2 gas
Carbon Steel
metal
Not recommended—Catastrophic corrosion; never use.
Hastelloy C-276
metal
Excellent80Preferred metal for concentrated HCl service.
Inconel 625
metal
Good60Acceptable for dilute service
Tantalum
metal
Excellent100Best-in-class but expensive
CPVC
thermoplastic
Excellent90Higher-temp variant of PVC.
FRP (vinyl ester)
thermoplastic
Good60Common bulk-storage tank material
HDPE
thermoplastic
Excellent60Standard tank/drum material for HCl up to 37 %.
PVC
thermoplastic
Excellent60Common for piping; verify rating for service > 50 °C.

Regulatory & Transport

DOT / 49 CFR

国連番号
UN1789Adjudicated
危険有害性クラス
8Adjudicated
容器等級
IIAdjudicated
正式輸送品名
Hydrochloric acidAdjudicated

GHS / OSHA HCS 2024

注意喚起語
DangerAdjudicated
H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
H290, H314, H335ECHA C&L Inventory
P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
P234, P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P363, P390, P403+P233, P405, P406, P501Adjudicated

許容濃度

OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
5 ppm ceilingOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
ACGIH TLV
2 ppm CeilingAdjudicated
NIOSH REL
5 ppm CeilingAdjudicated
NIOSH IDLH
50 ppmAdjudicated

輸送情報は発行時点の49 CFR 172.101の照会結果を反映しています。データ出典:REL/IDLHはNIOSH Pocket Guide、PELはOSHA Zテーブル。出荷に関わる重要な判断の前に、必ず最新の規制本文で確認してください。

Supplier Qualification Packet

One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Hydrochloric Acid 20% ACS Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.

Download audit packet

Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers

Honeywell

SKUグレードConc.MatchNotes
258148ACS37%Unverified candidateFluka brand, ACS grade

Sigma-Aldrich

SKUグレードConc.MatchNotes
258148Technical37%Unverified candidateTechnical grade — lower spec but same chemistry
320331ACS Reagent37%Unverified candidateACS Reagent grade, 37% in water

Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Applications

  • Pickling and metal cleaning agent in metal processing, to remove oxides and scalechemceed.com
  • Oil well acidizing — dissolves calcium and magnesium carbonate rock formations to increase permeability and productionchemceed.com
  • Beneficiation of ores and rock phosphate; stimulation of oil and gas wells in carbonate and sandstone reservoirsitwreagents.com
  • Metallurgical pickling, etching and brazingitwreagents.com
  • Removal of calcium carbonate (scale) deposits from equipment and cleaning of boreholes and gravel-pack filters after drillingitwreagents.com
  • Dilute acid used in construction to remove mortar residue from masonry and lime film from tiles after groutingitwreagents.com
  • ACS reagent purity makes it acceptable for analytical applications and research laboratorieslaballey.com
  • Batteries, reagent use, descaling agent, reducing agentlaballey.com
  • Petroleum well operations, ore reduction, food processing, pH adjustment and general cleaningchemceed.com
  • Listed product uses include acid cleaners, boiler water treatment, electroplating, galvanizing, high fructose corn syrup, pH control, rust and scale removers, sugar refining, swimming pool and toilet bowl cleanerchemceed.com

Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage
涼しく換気の良い場所で、通気口のある耐食性の密閉容器(ポリエチレン又はガラス)に保管すること。漂白剤、その他の酸化剤、塩基及び金属から遠ざけること。Adjudicated
Handling Precautions
Use full PPE including face shield, acid-resistant gloves and apron. Add acid to water slowly with stirring; never reverse. Ventilation required.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Incompatibilities
塩基、水酸化物、炭酸塩、アミンおよびアンモニア;次亜塩素酸ナトリウム(漂白剤)を含む酸化剤(塩素ガスを発生);ほとんどの金属(引火性水素を発生);シアン化物および硫化物(有毒ガスを発生)。Adjudicated
Shelf Life
Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life

For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.

Packaging & Logistics

Shipping Description (US DOT)

UN1789, Hydrochloric acid, 8, PG II

Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.

NMFC Class
60
Placard
Corrosive
容器等級
PG II

Revision History

Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).

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This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.