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Chlorine and inorganic compounds (as HCl)

Term

Hydrogen chloride is a toxic, corrosive, colourless gas. It is strongly acidic and has a strong, pungent odour. It dissolves readily in water to form hydrochloric acid. In moist air, it forms dense clouds of hydrochloric acid. It has a choking, pungent odour.

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EPER Chemicals glossary

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http://www.eper.ec.europa.eu/eper/glossary.asp

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