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Things to consider when hydrochloric acid comes in contact with eye and skin

                                                 Hydrochloric acid is used in many industries around the world. It has got both industrial use and household use. So the demand for hydrochloric acid is huge. Hence each year about 20 million tonnes of hydrochloric acid are produced worldwide. Hydrochloric acid is a hazardous liquid that should be handled with caution. Hydrochloric acid safety tips can assist you in handling  this toxic substance safely and appropriately. We need to use protective equipment while dealing with hydrochloric acid in concentrated form. It is corrosive in nature and it can release mists of the acid when opened .Hydrochloric acid can cause irreversible injuries to eyes including permanent vision loss. So make sure not to...

5 AREAS WHERE CHLORINE IS USED

1. WATER TREATMENT A variety of applications for chlorine exist, but the most common use of chlorine is for the disinfection of water, sewage, and industrial wastes. Drinking water is also disinfected with Chlorine as it destroys the disease-causing germs. Chlorination is the process of adding Chlorine to water. 2. POOL CLEANING Chlorine is widely used for swimming pool cleaning purposes. Both liquid Chlorine (Sodium hypochlorite) and granulated Chlorine are used for this. Liquid Chlorine has higher pH than granules. The use of liquid Chlorine has steadily increased because of the pool cleaning purpose. It doesn't leave unwanted chemicals as residue after use. Regular chlorination maintains pool hygiene. 3. FOOD PROCESSING UNITS In food processing units and industrial water cooling systems, Chlorine gas is used as a disinfectant, microbicide and algicide. To control decay-causing microorganisms, meat, fresh produce, and seeds are washed with chlorine. 4. PULP AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY C...