Hydrochloric acid is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula HCl, widely used across various industrial sectors such as the chemical industry, food and beverages, oil and gas, textiles, steelmaking, among others. Hydrochloric acid is a strong, highly corrosive and toxic acid, produced on a large scale through the electrolysis of sodium chloride in aqueous solution. Brazil is one of the main producers of hydrochloric acid in the world, with an annual production of around 1.5 million tons.
Hydrochloric acid is used in several industrial processes, such as metal pickling, the production of organic and inorganic compounds, the manufacture of cleaning products and pharmaceutical hydrochlorides, among others. In the chemical industry, hydrochloric acid is applied as a chemical reagent, cleaning agent, and degreasing agent. In the food and beverage industry, hydrochloric acid is used in the hydrolysis of starches and proteins. In the oil and gas industry, hydrochloric acid is used in oil extraction, dissolving rocks and facilitating their flow to the surface.
The global hydrochloric acid market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2027, driven by increased demand from the oil and gas industry and rising demand for pickling in the steel industry. In Brazil, hydrochloric acid production has grown in recent years, driven by increased demand from the chemical and food and beverage industries. Hydrochloric acid production in Brazil is led by companies such as Braskem-AL, Unipar/Carbocloro–SP, Chemtrade-ES, Chorum Solutions-PE, Katrium Indústrias Químicas-RJ.
However, the hydrochloric acid market also faces significant challenges. Pollution, environmental damage, and health risks associated with hydrochloric acid are likely to affect the market under study. Hydrochloric acid in the atmosphere causes air pollution and acid rain, among others, and has short- and long-term effects on human health. In addition, the growing demand for synthetic hydrochloric acid is likely to soon create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market.
In summary, the hydrochloric acid market in Brazil is an important sector of the economy, with significant production and a wide range of industrial applications. The global hydrochloric acid market is set to grow in the coming years, driven by increased demand from the oil and gas industry and rising demand for pickling in the steel industry. However, the hydrochloric acid market also faces significant challenges, such as pollution, environmental damage, and health risks associated with hydrochloric acid. According to industry experts, to ensure sustainable growth of the hydrochloric acid market, it is necessary to invest in cleaner and safer technologies, as well as to promote awareness of the risks associated with the use of hydrochloric acid.
With the purpose of minimizing the negative impacts of hydrochloric acid use pointed out by experts, Dorf Ketal has developed and manufactures special, low-risk and environmentally friendly acids. The company offers a wide range of chemical products, including the Enviro-Syn® technology of modified and synthetic acids, which is a safe and effective alternative to inorganic and organic acids. Enviro-Syn® is a patented modified acid that minimizes dangerous exposure levels, corrosion rates, and the negative properties of hydrochloric acid (HCl), while maintaining the positive aspects of solubilization capacity and reaction rates.
Enviro-Syn® offers many technical, transportation, safety, and environmental advantages to customers and end users. The product is a safe and effective alternative to inorganic and organic acids, which are highly corrosive and toxic. Enviro-Syn® is safer to handle and transport than hydrochloric acid because it is less corrosive and less toxic. In addition, Enviro-Syn® is more environmentally friendly than hydrochloric acid, as it is less polluting and less harmful to human health.
In summary, Enviro-Syn® offers many advantages over hydrochloric acid, including safety, effectiveness, transportation, environmental, and health benefits. Dorf Ketal is a leading chemical company that offers innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for the chemical, oil and gas, food and beverage, textiles, and steel industries, among others.
To learn more about Enviro-Syn® technology, contact our technical-commercial representatives by emailing queries.latinamerica@dorfketal.com.
