Argyle Welding Supply offers Hydrochloric Acid as a 20°be and 22°be solution. It should be noted that the “Chemical Properties”, other than appearance, will differ depending upon the supplied strength. The “Typical Analysis” will remain constant for all strengths. It has numerous small-scale applications, including household cleaning, production of gelatin and other food additives, descaling, and leather processing.

Chemical Properties at 60 degrees Fahrenheit

                                                  20°be                                  22°be

Appearance                            Clear to slightly yellow         Clear to slightly yellow

Hydrochloric Acid3                        31.45% min                              35.21% min
(HCL) % by wt

Strength in Baume                           20° be min                               22° be min

Specific Gravity                               1.1600 min                               1.1789 min

Density                                               9.671                                        9.828

Typical Analysis

Iron, ppm as Fe                           5 ppm max

Extractable organic matter           1 ppm max

Packaging

Safety and Handling

Protective clothing, such as rubber gloves, safety goggles, and rubber safety boots should be worn to protect from possible eye and skin contact. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more information or contact your Argyle salesman to request consultation from our chemical division. 

Click here for the Hydrochloric Acid Material Safety Data Sheet