Detailed Product Description

Product Description
Ferric Chloride is dark red/ brown liquid. It is soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol.
 
Chemical Identification

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	0.27        ppm (max)
Cr	9.5          ppm (max)
Zn	2238       ppm (max)
Ni	35           ppm (max)
As	0.3          ppm (max)
Pb	5.8          ppm (max)
Mn	9792       ppm (max)
Cu	0.6          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 skin
Do 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 280kg in plastic drums and in FRP tankers