Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) is a strong, highly corrosive acid that is a common inorganic chemical. It is highly corrosive to metals, skin, and tissues, and it can react with a wide range of materials. This is widely used in industry for processes such as metal cleaning, pickling, and etching; pH adjustment; and chemical synthesis. In the food industry, it is used for processes such as food processing, including the production of gelatin and high fructose corn syrup. Hydrochloric Acid (HCL) is a highly reactive and versatile acid with numerous applications in industry and laboratories.