Other names: | muriatic acid, chlorohydric acid |
Molecular formula: | H Cl |
CAS No: | 7647-01-0 |
Physical appearance: | clear, colourless or slightly yellow liquid with pungent odour. Concentrated acid is fuming. |
Melting point: | -25 C |
Boiling point: | 109 C |
Other information: | Extremely corrosive. Inhalation of vapour can cause serious injury. Ingestion may be fatal. Liquid can cause severe damage to skin and eyes. |
Other names: | oil of vitriol, mattling acid, vitriol, battery acid |
Molecular formula: | H2SO4 |
CAS No: | 7664-93-9 |
Physical appearance: | Colourless oily liquid |
Melting point: | -2 C |
Boiling point: | 327 C |
Other information: | Extremely corrosive, causes serious burns. Highly toxic. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skin contact. Ingestion may be fatal. Skin contact can lead to extensive and severe burns. Chronic exposure may result in lung damage and possibly cancer. |
Other names: | DL-Malic acid, hydroxybutanedioic acid |
Molecular formula: | HOCOCH2CHOHCOOH |
CAS No: | 617-48-1 |
Physical appearance: | Odourless white crystals |
Melting point: | 130 C |
Boiling point: | 150 C |
Other information: | Irritant, harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. |
Molecular formula: | C4H6O6 |
CAS No: | 147-71-7 |
Physical appearance: | white crystals |
Melting point: | 172 - 174 C |
Boiling point: | 275 C |
Other information: | May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May act as an irritant. |