Hydrochloric acid
CAS number: 7647-01-0
Synonyms: Muriatic acid
Industry claims used in: baked goods, fruits and juices, and beverages
Possible physical or functional effects: pH control agents; Processing aids
Properties: industry claims FDA GRAS; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: TLV: CL 5 ppm; human poison; mildly toxic to humans by inh.; corrosive irritant to skin, eyes, mucous membranes; mutagenic data; experimental teratogen; 35 ppm causes throat irritation on short exposure; heated to decomp., emits toxic fumes of CL¯