Hydrochloric Acid for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
Since 1985, Continental Chemical USA has been a leading and trusted wholesale supplier of hydrochloric acid (HCl). With extensive domestic and offshore sourcing capabilities, CCUSA delivers exceptional customer service and highly competitive short- and long-term supply agreements to customers worldwide, offering concentrations up to 38%. Hydrochloric acid is available in strengths from 7 to 23° Baume, with multiple packaging options to suit virtually any application across oil and gas, steel, plastics, food, construction, leather processing, and cleaning product manufacturing.
Continental Chemical is well equipped to handle large-scale hydrochloric acid supply contracts for the oil and gas industry directly from stock—currently shipping 10–12 tanker loads per day to a single company—as well as smaller requirements for food or leather processing. Concentrated hydrochloric acid is highly corrosive; without proper packaging and handling, it can harm skin, eyes, respiratory organs, and intestines. CCUSA’s deep experience and understanding remove the worry from transporting this commodity. We know it, we understand it, and we’ll take care of it for you.
If you are dissatisfied with your current hydrochloric acid supplier and are open to a reliable alternative, consider contacting CCUSA—known worldwide as “the hydrochloric acid company” for quality, service, and price. We look forward to hearing from you.
Chemical Description
Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride in water. It appears clear to slightly cloudy and ranges from colorless to light yellow. It occurs naturally in gastric acid. In water, hydrogen chloride gas almost completely dissociates, producing a solution that contains nearly zero HCl molecules but rather H3O+ and Cl− ions. This occurs via the following reaction: HCl + H2O → H3O+ + Cl−.
Common Industrial Uses of Hydrochloric Acid
- Oil Well Acidizing – Hydrochloric acid is used in large quantities as a bore-hole drilling agent. This fracture stimulation fluid lowers the pH of drilling fluid systems and helps dissolve rock during drilling for the oil and gas industry.
- Metal Finishing – Hydrochloric acid is used extensively in the iron and steel industry to remove iron oxide (rust or scale) from basic steel before further manufacturing processes.
- Food Processing – Hydrochloric acid is utilized in a variety of food processing applications, including hydrolysis, purification, and neutralization.
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment – Hydrochloric acid can be used in the clarification and neutralization of waste streams.
- Household Cleaning Products – Hydrochloric acid is used in the production and manufacturing of many household cleaning solutions.
- Leather Processing – Hydrochloric acid is commonly used in the leather processing industry.
- Chemical Manufacturing – HCl is also used in the production of many organic and inorganic compounds such as vinyl chloride, dichloroethane, activated carbon, ascorbic acid, polycarbonate, and many pharmaceutical products.
Hydrochloric acid at concentrations of 20° Baume (~31%) or 22° Baume (~35%) is most commonly used in the oil and gas industry and hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Concentrations of ~18% are commonly used in the iron and steel industry to de-scale (pickle) semi-finished steel.
Hydrochloric Acid in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Chemical Formula: HCl
- CAS No.: 7647-01-0
- Minimum Order Quantity: 20 tons (40,000 pounds) minimum order.
- Packaging: Hydrochloric acid is available for shipment in 275-gallon totes as well as bulk trucks and rail cars.
Note: CCUSA is a wholesale industrial and commercial bulk chemical supplier.
Learn MoreSafety Considerations
Great care must be taken when handling concentrated solutions of hydrochloric acid. Concentrated solutions are not only corrosive to human tissue, but so are the vapors and mists that the solution can release into the atmosphere. Both the mists and solutions can damage respiratory organs, skin, intestines, and eyes. When mixed with oxidizing agents such as potassium permanganate (KMnO4) or sodium hypochlorite (bleach, NaClO), highly toxic chlorine gas is produced. Chemical-resistant clothing, rubber or PVC gloves, and protective eyewear should always be worn when handling solutions of hydrochloric acid.
Common Names / Also Known As
- HCl
- Muriatic Acid
- Hydrogen Chloride
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