| Description | |
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| Catalogue Number | 803945 |
| Synonyms | Ferric chloride, Iron trichloride |
| Description | Iron(III) chloride |
| Product Information | |
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| CAS number | 7705-08-0 |
| EC number | 231-729-4 |
| Hill Formula | Cl₃Fe |
| Chemical formula | FeCl₃ |
| Molar Mass | 162.20 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2827 39 20 |
| Applications | |
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| Application | Iron(III) chloride anhydrous for synthesis. CAS 7705-08-0, EC Number 231-729-4, chemical formula FeCl₃. |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| Density | 2.89 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
| Melting Point | 306 °C (decomposition) |
| pH value | 1 (200 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 1 hPa (20 °C) |
| Bulk density | 1000 kg/m3 |
| Solubility | 920 g/l Hydrolysis |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 316 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| 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) | P280: Wear protective gloves. P280: Wear eye protection. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and 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. |
| RTECS | LJ9100000 |
| Storage class | 8B Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 14 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 | |
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| Hazard Symbols |  Harmful |
| Categories of danger | harmful, irritant, sensitizing |
| R Phrase | R 22-38-41-43 Harmful if swallowed.Irritating to skin.Risk of serious damage to eyes.May cause sensitisation by skin contact. |
| S Phrase | S 24-26-37/39 Avoid contact with skin.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1773 , 8, III |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1773 , 8, III |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1773 , 8, III, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids) |
| Specifications | |
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| Assay (iodometric) | ≥ 98.0 % |
| Identity (Fe) | passes test |
| Identity (Cl) | passes test |