HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 20th JECFA (1976), published in
FNS 1B (1977) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th JECFA (2002). An ADI not limited' was established at
the 9th JECFA (1965)
SYNONYMS Muriatic acid, INS No. 507
DEFINITION
Chemical names Hydrochloric acid
C.A.S. number 7647-01-0
Chemical formula HCl
Formula weight 36.46
Assay Not less than 97.0% and not more than 103.0% of the labelled amount
DESCRIPTION Clear colourless or slightly yellowish liquid with a pungent odour. Various concentrations are supplied as products of commerce.
FUNCTIONAL USES Acid
