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Commission Directive 2008/84/EC of 27 August 2008 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (Text with EEA relevance) (Codified version) (repealed)

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E 507 HYDROCHLORIC ACID

SynonymsHydrogen chloride, muriatic acid
Definition
Chemical nameHydrochloric acid
Einecs231-595-7
Chemical formulaHCl
Molecular weight36,46
AssayHydrochloric acid is commercially available in varying concentrations. Concentrated hydrochloric acid contains not less than 35,0 % HCl
DescriptionClear, colourless or slightly yellowish, corrosive liquid having a pungent odour
Identification
A.Positive tests for acid and for chloride
B.Solubility
Soluble in water and in ethanol
Purity
Total organic compoundsTotal organic compounds (non-fluorine containing): not more than 5 mg/kg
Benzene: not more than 0,05 mg/kg
Fluorinated compounds (total): not more than 25 mg/kg
Non-volatile matterNot more than 0,5 %
Reducing substancesNot more than 70 mg/kg (as SO2)
Oxidising substancesNot more than 30 mg/kg (as Cl2)
SulphateNot more than 0,5 %
IronNot more than 5 mg/kg
ArsenicNot more than 1 mg/kg
LeadNot more than 1 mg/kg
MercuryNot more than 1 mg/kg

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