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Hydrogen chloride, ca 0.5M soln. in methanol
Description
Industrially used in the production of inorganic salts of vinyl chloride from acetylene, alkyl chlorides from olefins, dyes, artificial silk, pigment, pharmaceutical hydrochloride, Also as catalyst and solvent in organic syntheses, Alcohol chlorination reagent, Nitration reaction, Manufacture of phosphoric acid and in the production of ammonium chloride, Neutralization of basic systems, Cleaning agents. Manufacture of fertilizers, Hydrolysing of starch and proteins in the preparation of various food products, Refining ore Leather deliming / tanning agents, Oil- and gas-well treatment, Textile scouring agents, Removing scale from boilers and heat-exchange equipment.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Linear Formula | HCl |
| UN Number | UN1992 |
| Concentration | ≈0.5M soln. in methanol |
| Density | 0.8 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible in water823g/L (0°C),673g/L (30°C). HCl dissolves readily into ice. Reacts exothermically with organic bases (amines,amides) and inorganic bases (oxides and hydroxides of metals). |
| Formula Weight | 36.46 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| Flash Point | 12°C (54°F) |
| Chemical Name or Material | Hydrochloric acid |
Safety and Handling
- Hydrogen chloride, ca 0.5M solution in methanol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P234-Keep only in original container.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methanol, Hydrochloric acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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