Product Specification
FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE AR/ACS
PRODUCT CODE
SYNONYMS
C.I. NO.
CASR NO.
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR FORMULA
ATOMIC OR MOLECULAR WEIGHT
PROPERTIES
528620
[Iron (III) chloride hexahydrate]
-(10025-77-1)
FeCl3.6H2O
270.30
Usually slight odor of HCl; very hygroscopic. mp~37°C. Readily soluble in water, alcohol,
acetone, ether.
FeCl3.6H2O
PARAMETER
Description
Solubility
Minimum Assay (Iodometric)
LIMIT
Brownish yellow deliquescent masses.
10% solution in hot dilute HCl and water is clear yellow in colour.
98.0%
MAXIMUM LIMIT OF IMPURITIES
Insoluble matter
0.003%
Acidity
0.5%
(HCl)
Free chlorine (Cl)
Nitrogen compounds (N)
Phosphate (PO4)
0.001%
0.002%
Sulphate
(SO4)
0.01%
Arsenic
(As)
0.0005%
Calcium
(Ca)
0.02%
Copper
(Cu)
0.003%
0.001%
Ferrous iron (Fe II)
0.01 5%
Lead
0.005%
(Pb)
Magnesium (Mg)
0.03%
Manganese (Mn)
0.15%
Zinc
(Zn)
0.01%
Note(s) : Assay (if applicable) method mentioned
DANGER
IMDG Code : 8/III
Hazard statements : Harmful if swallowed May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage UN No.
: 3260
Precautionary statements
IATA
:8
Prevention :Wash hands thoroughly after handling.Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.Do not
breathe dust or mist.Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.IF SWALLOWED: Rinse
mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. If on skin or hair: remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse withwater/shower.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Specific treatment: refer to
Label or MSDS.
Disposal: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with relevant legislation.
Hazard Pictogram(s) :