A leak at AmeriWater in Vandalia early Tuesday morning resulted in hazmat and firefighters responding to the area.

Hydrochloric acid is usually used in the manufacturing of organic compounds such as dichloroethane and vinyl chloride, which is later used to manufacture PVC. PVC has an amorphous structure with ...

Hydrochloric acid can cause a severe chemical burn if it comes into contact with your skin. Here's what you need to do if you get hydrochloric acid on your skin.

DOOMS – A Norfolk Southern train carrying hydrochloric acid derailed in the Dooms area off of Eastside Highway. The incident took place the afternoon of June 23. No injuries were reported.

Crews continued efforts Thursday to neutralize hydrochloric acid that spilled during a train derailment in southern Louisiana, prompting evacuations and road closures, officials said. Officials in ...

Hydrochloric acid is a chemical most commonly used in cleaning products. According to the National Library of Medicine, hydrochloric acid is a colorless watery liquid with a sharp, irritating odor.

Muriatic acid is a slightly less potent form of hydrochloric acid. However, it’s still extremely caustic and, if used improperly, it can burn skin and clothing, and eat through some metals.

Hazmat crews clear hydrochloric acid spill in Minneapolis 00:26. MINNEAPOLIS — Crews have cleaned up a hydrochloric acid spill that occurred on a Minneapolis parkway Thursday afternoon, fire ...

Fifteen of the train's 96 cars derailed, seven of which contained hydrochloric acid, but no leaks were reported. Virginia State Police are investigating the incident. DOOMS – A Norfolk Southern train ...