Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

Hydrochloric Acid is known chemically as HCl and commonly referred to as muriatic acid or spirit of salt. It is available from Biocel in a range of concentrations for both food and tech grade. This powerful acid is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing, food processing, and water treatment industries.

Trusted by leading sectors across Ireland and beyond, Biocel supplies Hydrochloric Acid with full regulatory compliance and technical support, including food-grade standards for safe industrial use.

What are the Key Uses and Benefits for Industry?

✔ Food & Beverage Processing: – Food-safe grades available for pH regulation and sanitisation (consult for food-grade variant).

• pH Adjustment: Controls acidity in food and beverage production

• Protein Hydrolysis: Used in the production of hydrolysed vegetable protein (HVP) and gelatin

• Starch Modification: Assists in converting starches to sugars in syrup production

• Sanitisation & CIP (Clean-in-Place): Acid cleaning of food processing equipment and pipelines

• Demineralisation in Sugar Refining: Removes impurities during sugar purification

• Processing Aids: Used in the production of artificial sweeteners and other additives

✔ Steel Pickling & Metal Processing – Efficiently removes scale, rust, and oxidation from ferrous metals.
✔ Water Treatment: – Used for pH neutralisation and cleaning filtration membranes.
✔ Chemical Manufacturing: – Essential reagent in organic and inorganic chemical synthesis.
✔ Laboratory Use: – Reliable acid for analytical and preparative procedures.

Why Choose Biocel’s Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)?

Based in Cork, Ireland, Biocel is a trusted supplier of high-purity Hydrochloric Acid (HCl). Our product meets all relevant EU and international transport regulations (UN 1789).

• Versatile Applications: Our Hydrochloric Acid is available in both Food Grade and Technical Grade across a range of pack sizes. backed by stringent quality control.  We partner with industry leaders who demand performance and consistency in every batch.

• Excellent Solubility: Fully miscible with water for controlled formulations.

• Bulk Order Ready: We can meet large-scale, continuous supply demands. We deliver in fully compliant, acid-resistant packaging, including drums, IBCs, and bulk tanks, to meet the demands of large-scale operations.

For HCI supply, delivery logistics, and ongoing technical assistance, Biocel’s expert support team is available to guide your procurement and integration process.

Is Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) hazardous?

Hydrochloric Acid is classified as a corrosive substance and requires appropriate PPE when handling. Please refer to the safety data sheet (SDS) for full guidelines on safe handling, first aid, and storage requirements.

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