500ml Hydrochloric/Muriatic Acid (37%)

Hydrochloric acid, also known as Muriatic acid, is a versatile chemical with extensive applications across industrial, commercial, and household sectors. It is a key component in steel production, where it is used in pickling operations to remove rust, scale, and iron oxides from carbon, alloy, and stainless steel before further processing such as galvanizing or rolling; the most common concentration for this purpose is 18%.
 This process prepares steel for use in construction, automotive manufacturing, and household appliances.

In the chemical industry, hydrochloric acid is essential for producing a wide range of materials. It is used in the large-scale production of vinyl chloride, a primary building block for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic and in the manufacture of polyurethane foam and calcium chloride.
 It also plays a role in producing other chemicals, including inorganic chlorides, fertilizers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

The acid is widely used in food manufacturing and processing. It is employed to process corn syrups, including high fructose corn syrup, used in soft drinks, confectioneries, and baked goods.
 It acts as an acidifier in sauces, vegetable juices, canned goods, and other food products to enhance flavor and extend shelf life.
 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognizes hydrochloric acid as generally safe when used as a buffer and neutralizing agent in food, as it is neutralized during digestion.

In water and wastewater treatment, hydrochloric acid is used to regulate pH, purify brine, and regenerate ion exchange resins.
 It is also used in the purification of table salt and in the production of magnesium from seawater.

For household and personal care applications, hydrochloric acid (commonly known as muriatic acid) is a key ingredient in cleaning products such as toilet bowl cleaners, bathroom tile cleaners, and porcelain cleaners due to its strong corrosive properties that effectively remove tough stains.
 It is also used in swimming pool maintenance to adjust and maintain optimal pH levels, which is critical for effective chlorine disinfection.

Additional industrial uses include oil well acidizing, where it is injected to dissolve rock minerals and improve oil and gas flow and ore processing, where it aids in the extraction and purification of metals such as gold, molybdenum, and tungsten.
 It is also used in leather tanning to control pH and prevent bacterial growth, in the production of batteries and photoflash bulbs, and in the processing of gelatin and other food additives.

Hydrochloric acid is also used in laboratory settings as an analytical reagent for pH adjustments, titrations, and the dissolution of materials.
 Its corrosive nature necessitates careful handling; personal protective equipment such as rubber gloves, splash goggles, and face shields is recommended for workers, and plastic containers like those made of PVC are suitable for storage.