| Ferric Chloride is dark red/ brown liquid. It is soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol. |
| Chemical Name | Ferric Chloride |
| Chemical Formula | FeCl3 |
| Molecular weight | 162.5 |
| Purity | 40% ±2 w/w |
| Grade | Food |
| CAS.NO | 7705-08-0 |
| Properties / Specification | |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Appearance | Dark red / brown |
| Specific gravity | 1.38-1.49 |
| FeCl3 | 40% ± 2 |
| FeCl2 | 0.7% max |
| Solubility in water | Complete |
| pH(5% w/ v solution ) | <1.0 |
| Toxicity Specification in term of Fe+3 (13%) | ||
| Hg Cr Zn Ni As Pb Mn Cu | 0.27 9.5 2238 35 0.3 5.8 9792 0.6 | ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) ppm (max) |
| Principal Application |
| Treatment of potable water, wastewater, sewerage and industrial wastewater.Etching agent for engraving, Photography and printed circuitry Disinfectant Pigment |
| Material Handling |
| Store away from the heat, strong alkali and alkali metals.Keep container close & dry and protect container from physical damage.Use handling equipment (pumps, hoses, etc.) compatible with products, i.e. polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, Teflon, Rubber, FRP and titanium.Avoid making contact with skinDo not inhale concentrated mist and vapors.Remove victim to fresh air, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen. |
| Packing |
| Supplied in packing of 45kg in jerry cane and 275kg in plastic drums and in FRP tankers. |
