Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Hydrochloric acid, an aqueous solution formed by dissolving hydrogen chloride gas (HCl) in water, is featured in a variety of industrial applications.
Isocyanate production facilities at various of our sites generate hydrochloric acid as a valuable by-product. As an hydrochloric acid supplier we produce HCl at a concentration of 31% (HCl mass in the solution) at multiple sites in Germany and Spain. In addition, we also offer an RNE (Renewable Energy) grade of HCl from our ISCC Plus-certified production plants in Dormagen and Uerdingen. This high-purity product is a versatile compound suitable for a wide range of applications in the chemical industry that require low levels of impurities, e.g.
- Water treatment: Production of ferric chloride and polyaluminum chlorides
- Inorganic chemicals: Calcium chloride, zinc chloride
- Organic chemicals: Metal chlorides, biodiesel
- Mining: Treatment of ores
- Recycling/recovery: Phosphor recovery, EV battery recycling
- Other applications: pH adjustment, neutralization, brine treatment, steel pickling, regenerating ion exchange resins
Learn more about our HCI production and hydrochloric acid as a key basic chemical:
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Hydrochloric acid 31% is a solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water and is commercially available in the following grades:
Name: Hydrochloric acid 31%
Percent by weight: 30 – 32 %
Hydrochloric acid 31% is supplied in rail tankers, road tankers or ships, and by pipeline from the Leverkusen, Dormagen and Uerdingen Chemparks.
Key Benefits
- Reliable production: Multiple production facilities in Europe ensure a steady and secure supply.
- Flexible logistics: A range of options are available for road, rail, and waterways transport.
- Large quantities: Large-scale production can meet the needs of major chemical industry players.
