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Quick Answer — Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) for Metal Pickling, pH Control & Cleaning

Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) is a strong corrosive mineral acid used across Kenya for steel rust pickling, water treatment pH reduction, borewell stimulation acidizing, and masonry concrete cleaning.

Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) is a strong corrosive mineral acid used across Kenya for steel rust pickling, water treatment pH reduction, borewell stimulation acidizing, and masonry concrete cleaning.

Key Facts

  • •HCl Concentration: ≥ 33.0% min | Form: Clear Colorless to Light Yellow Fuming Liquid
  • •CAS Number: 7647-01-0 | Pungent acidic fumes | Highly corrosive to metals
  • •Rapidly dissolves rust, scale, and heavy calcium deposits on metal and masonry
  • •Essential mineral acid for metal hot-dip galvanizing plants & water treatment
  • •Supplied in 30kg Heavy Jerrycans, 250kg Poly Drums & 1,100kg IBCs from Nairobi

Primary Use Cases

Rust & mill scale pickling of steel before hot-dip galvanizing & electroplatingAcidizing borewell water channels to dissolve mineral scale & restore water flowHeavy-duty masonry cleaning, mortar stain removal & industrial water pH lowering
Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) for Metal Pickling, pH Control & Cleaning
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Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) for Metal Pickling, pH Control & Cleaning

Product Code: KIC-ACD-005

Also known as: Hydrochloric Acid 33%, HCl 33%, Muriatic Acid, Spirits of Salt

Synonyms: Aqueous Hydrogen Chloride, Industrial Hydrochloric Acid

High-concentration Hydrochloric Acid 33% (HCl) for water treatment, pH control, steel pickling, borehole rehabilitation, and mineral processing in Nairobi and Kenya.

CAS Number
7647-01-0
Formula
HCl
IUPAC Name
Chlorane / Hydrochloric acid
Molecular Weight
36.46 g/mol
EC Number
231-595-7
UN Number
1789
Chemical Family
Strong Mineral Acids
Grade
Technical / Industrial Grade (33% Concentration)
Purity
33.0% min HCl
Physical Form
Clear Fuming Yellowish Liquid

Available Packaging

30kg HDPE Heavy-Duty Jerrycan250kg HDPE Acid Drum1,150kg Acid-Rated IBC Tote
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Product Overview

Hydrochloric Acid 33% (HCl) is a heavy, strongly corrosive, fuming mineral acid solution. Formulated at 33% w/w concentration, it is widely utilized across East Africa for municipal and industrial water treatment pH reduction, descaling heat exchangers, pickling steel prior to galvanizing, borehole cleaning, and ore leaching.

Technical Description

Concentrated aqueous hydrochloric acid containing 33.0% min HCl, ≤0.005% Iron (Fe), ≤0.001% Heavy Metals, and ≤0.005% Free Chlorine. Strong acidic odor with visible fuming in moist air.

Complete Chemical Specifications

HCl Assay
33.0% min
Iron (Fe)
0.005% max (50 ppm)
Free Chlorine (Cl2)
0.005% max
Sulfates (SO4)
0.01% max
Specific Gravity (20°C)
1.160 - 1.170

Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance
Clear, colorless to pale yellow fuming liquid
Odour
Pungent, irritating, sharp acidic fumes
pH
< 1 (strongly acidic)
Density
1.165 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
108.5 °C (for 20% constant boiling acid)
Melting Point
-30 °C
Solubility
Completely miscible with water in all proportions with heat liberation

Commercial Availability

Stock Status
In Stock
Lead Time
1 business day in Nairobi; 2-3 days regional East Africa
MOQ
30 kg (1 Jerrycan) / 250 kg Drum
Delivery Regions
Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret), Uganda (Kampala), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), Rwanda (Kigali)

Corrosive acid transport requires dedicated chemical safety trucks and trained handlers.

Suitable Applications

pH Adjustment & NeutralizationIndustrial Effluent TreatmentTextile Dye Fixing & pH Control

Target Industries

Industrial & Municipal Water Treatment Chemicals Supplier in KenyaIndustrial Chemicals for Mining, Mineral Processing & Construction in KenyaIndustrial Chemicals for Manufacturing & Chemical Blending in KenyaTextile & Leather Processing

Use Cases

  • •Water treatment raw water and industrial effluent pH neutralization
  • •Steel pickling and rust descaling prior to hot-dip galvanizing
  • •Borehole rehabilitation, well acidizing, and concrete etching
  • •Chemical synthesis, chloride salt production, and starch processing

Storage Guidelines

Highly corrosive Class 8 liquid. Store in corrosion-proof HDPE tanks, IBCs, or acid-rated stores with secondary containment away from strong bases, cyanides, sulfides, and metals.

Handling Advisory

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (GHS Cat 1B). May cause respiratory irritation. Fumes are intensely irritating. Handle with acid apron, face shield, neoprene gloves, and acid vapor respirators.

Safety & Chemical Handling Advisory

Safety Advisory

Eye Contact: Immediately flush with water for 30+ min. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting; give milk or water and seek immediate emergency medical care.

GHS:Skin Corr. Cat 1B, Eye Dam. Cat 1, STOT SE Cat 3 (Respiratory)
Signal Word:DANGER
Transport:UN 1789, Class 8 (Corrosive Liquid), PG II
Packing Group:Packing Group II

Hazard Statements

  • • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
  • • H290: May be corrosive to metals

Precautionary Statements

  • • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
  • • P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • • P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
  • • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes

PPE Requirements

Neoprene / Heavy PVC Acid GlovesFull Face Shield & Acid GogglesAcid Resistant Apron & Rubber BootsAcid Gas Respirator (E/P3)

COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE

Frequently Asked Questions — Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) for Metal Pickling, pH Control & Cleaning

Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) for Metal Pickling, pH Control & Cleaning.

Hydrochloric Acid 33% (Muriatic Acid) is used in Kenya for steel rust pickling before galvanizing, cleaning mortar stains off concrete, borewell acidizing, and lowering pH in water treatment.

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