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803945 Iron(III) chloride

Iron(III) chloride anhydrous for synthesis. CAS 7705-08-0, EC Number 231-729-4, chemical formula FeCl₃.

Iron(III) chloride MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Ferric chloride, Iron trichloride

CAS #: 7705-08-0 EC Number: 231-729-4 Molar Mass: 162.21 g/mol Chemical Formula: FeCl₃ Hill Formula: Cl₃Fe
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
7705-08-0231-729-4Cl₃FeFeCl₃162.21 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8039450500 Glass bottle 500 g
8039451000 1 kg
8039459060 Steel drum 60 kg
Description
Catalogue Number803945
SynonymsFerric chloride, Iron trichloride
DescriptionIron(III) chloride
References
Product Information
CAS number7705-08-0
EC number231-729-4
Hill FormulaCl₃Fe
Chemical formulaFeCl₃
Molar Mass162.21 g/mol
HS Code2827 39 96
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationIron(III) chloride anhydrous for synthesis. CAS 7705-08-0, EC Number 231-729-4, chemical formula FeCl₃.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density2.800 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Melting Point306 °C (decomposition)
pH value1 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure<1 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density1000 kg/m3
Solubility920 g/l Hydrolysis
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 316 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement(s)P234: Keep only in original packaging.
P261: Avoid breathing dust.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSLJ9100000
Storage class8B Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal14
Inorganic salts: Container I. Neutral solutions of the these salts: Container D. Before placing in Container D, check the pH with pH-Universal indicator strips (Item No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant, sensitizing
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1773 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1773 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1773 , 8, III, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Color according to Munsell color systemnot more intensely colored than reference standard NE0
Assay (iodometric)≥ 98.0 %
Identity (Fe)passes test
Identity (Cl)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8039450500 04022536383446
8039451000 04022536383453
8039459060 04027269030506