Hydrochloric Acid Guide

OUR TANK SYSTEMS
Hydrochloric Acid.
Controlling a chemical – and its fumes.
HCl
HYDROCHLORICACID
Also known as muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid is used to acidize

petroleum wells, remove scales from boilers, aid in ore reduction
and serve as a chemical intermediate, among other applications.
This pungent liquid is a strong, highly corrosive acid, and it
presents serious storage challenges.
• Hydrochloric acid has an extremely low pH, making it

highly corrosive.
• The chemical creates toxic fumes that can deteriorate

equipment – and these fumes can be fatal to employees.
To control the chemical’s fumes, the tank’s venting system
must be exact.
• Tank maintenance can also be an issue because of fuming.

Entering the tank must be avoided at all costs, and part
replacement must be minimized.
By creating a strong, corrosion-resistant tank system that ties

into a scrubber system, all of these issues can be addressed.
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HCl
HYDROCHLORICACID The Poly Processing Hydrochloric Acid System
Storing a chemical as corrosive and fuming as HCl takes Poly also incorporates airtight lids and customized
a truly specialized system. Poly Processing resolves these scrubbers to accommodate the fuming of HCl.
issues with its tank, venting and fittings solutions. An Integrally
Molded Flanged Outlet, or IMFO®, allows for complete
drainage of the tank, which eliminates the need to enter the
tank for cleaning. This is imperative when dealing with such
a strongly fuming chemical. The IMFO® design also reduces
chances of having to replace parts, as the drainage system is
part of the tank’s mold.
RESIN SPECIFIC GRAVITY FITTING GASKET BOLT

CHEMICAL
TYPE RATING MATERIAL MATERIAL MATERIAL
Hydrochloric Acid ≤ 37% XLPE 1.9 PVC EPDM C-276
»» See our website for a complete Chemical Resistance Chart.

HCl OUR TANK SYSTEMS
HYDROCHLORICACID
Tank Specifications Recommended System Components
Secondary containment:
SAFE-Tank® is recommended
where secondary containment
is not available.
Fittings:
IMFO® system is recommended.
Fittings:
B.O.S.S.™ fitting is also
recommended to prevent leaks.
Plumbing:
• IMFO® construction eliminates the need to Requires flexible connections with
fittings on lower third of sidewall
enter the tank for cleaning, helping employees to accommodate expansion and
avoid HCl’s toxic fumes. contraction and reduce vibration
stress on the tank
• High-density crosslinked polyethylene
(XLPE) ensures the strength of the tank.
Fume-tight manway cover:

17˝, 19˝ or 24˝ with EPDM gaskets
Scrubbers:
Individually designed to
support the reduction
of dangerous fumes into
The above components are just a few of the many options offered the environment
by Poly Processing. See pages 38–63 for additional information
and products, or talk to your Poly Processing representative.
Technical Overview:
Hydrochloric Acid Storage Tanks
HCl
HYDROCHLORICACID
TANK PLUMBING TO THE TANK

IMFO® Vertical / Sloped Bottom XLPE • Required use of flexible connections with fittings on lower
• 1,000–15,500 gallons third of sidewall
• 1.9 spg rating » Allows for lateral and vertical expansion and contraction
of the tank
» Reduces pump and piping vibration stress on the tank
Non-IMFO® alternative: • Expansion joints must meet the following minimum requirements:
Standard Vertical Flat Bottom XLPE » Axial Compression ≥ 0.67˝
» Axial Extension ≥ 0.67˝
• 1,000–15,500 gallons
» Lateral Deflection ≥ 0.51 "
• 1.9 spg rating » Angular Deflection ≥ 14°
» Torsional Rotation ≥ 4°
SAFE-Tank® XLPE: VENTING
• 1,500–8,700 gallons See chart on www.polyprocessing.com/venting
• 1.9 spg rating for primary tank FOUNDATION AND RESTRAINTS

• Spg ratings for secondary tanks ≥ 3,000 gallons may be • PolyBase or smooth concrete designed to accommodate
equal to or 1 less spg than primary tank. IMFO®, SAFE-Tank® or vertical tank
• All other tank sizes must equal primary tank spg rating. • No restraint or ladder attachment bands circumscribing the
tank are allowed. Cable restraint systems must pass cables
over the top of the tank.
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT
Recommend SAFE-Tank® secondary XLPE as shown above TEMPERATURE
Non-SAFE-Tank® Alternatives: Product should not exceed 100°F at delivery or during
storage to maintain ASTM D1998 design parameters.
• PPC secondary containment basin
• Other secondary containment suitable for hydrochloric LID
acid, of adequate size for use Fume-tight manway cover to manage release of chemical gases
FITTINGS OPTIONS
Sidewall: Recommend 3˝ maximum B.O.S.S.™ fitting Restraint systems for wind and seismic, level gauges, ladders,
Dome: No restrictions heating pads, insulation and engineering stamp
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OUR TANK SYSTEMS

Also known as muriatic acid, hydrochloric acid is used to acidize

• Hydrochloric acid has an extremely low pH, making it

• The chemical creates toxic fumes that can deteriorate

• Tank maintenance can also be an issue because of fuming.

By creating a strong, corrosion-resistant tank system that ties

RESIN SPECIFIC GRAVITY FITTING GASKET BOLT

»» See our website for a complete Chemical Resistance Chart.

Tank Specifications Recommended System Components

Fume-tight manway cover:

TANK PLUMBING TO THE TANK

SAFE-Tank® XLPE: VENTING

• 1,500–8,700 gallons See chart on www.polyprocessing.com/venting

• 1.9 spg rating for primary tank FOUNDATION AND RESTRAINTS

CALIFORNIA LOUISIANA VIRGINIA

Rev. 8/19 WWW.POLYPROCESSING.COM

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