FeCl3
Iron-based coagulant for wastewater and drinking water, also used for metal etching.
Ferric chloride is an iron(III) salt that hydrolyzes in water to form dense, fast-settling flocs, making it an effective coagulant across a broad pH range.
It is used in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, phosphorus removal, sludge conditioning and drinking water clarification, and for etching copper in printed circuit board and metal processing.
Typical uses for this chemical. Suitability for a specific process, and grade requirements for food, pharmaceutical or potable-water use, should be confirmed with our team.
| Chemical name | Iron(III) chloride |
|---|---|
| Formula | FeCl3 |
| CAS number | 7705-08-0 (anhydrous)10025-77-1 (hexahydrate) |
| Molecular weight | 162.20 (anhydrous FeCl3); 270.29 (hexahydrate FeCl3·6H2O) |
| HS code | 2827.39 |
| Transport classification | Liquid UN2582 · Anhydrous UN1773 · Hexahydrate UN3260 — Class 8, PG III |
| Appearance | Liquid: dark reddish-brown solution with a faint HCl odour; Anhydrous: greenish-black to brown crystals, flakes or powder (very hygroscopic); Hexahydrate: yellow-brown to brownish lumps, deliquescent |
| Forms | Liquid solution (38–42% FeCl3, 40% nominal) · Anhydrous crystals / flakes / powder (96–98%) · Hexahydrate lumps or powder |
| Grades | Drinking-water grade (AWWA B407 / EN 888, NSF/ANSI 60) · Wastewater / industrial grade · Etching grade (PCB, metal) · Anhydrous technical grade 96–98% |
| Packaging | Liquid: bulk road tankers / tank containers · Liquid: IBC totes (approx. 26 MT per 20' container) · Liquid: 280 kg drums; 55 US gal drums · Anhydrous: 50 kg iron drums · Hexahydrate: 50 kg HDPE drums or 25 kg bags |
Identifiers and classifications are standard reference data for the substance. Forms, grades and packaging reflect what is commonly traded internationally; availability for your order is confirmed in the quotation.
Typical values for commonly traded grades of Ferric Chloride, based on international standards and published manufacturer data.
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| FeCl3 content | 38–42% (40% nominal) |
| Fe3+ content | approx. 13.1–14.5% (calculated) |
| Ferrous chloride (FeCl2) | ≤2.5% (AWWA B407 max); typ. ≤0.3–0.75% |
| Free acid (as HCl) | ≤1.0% |
| Insoluble matter | ≤0.2% (premium drinking-water grades ≤0.01%) |
| Specific gravity (20–25 °C) | 1.40–1.47 (spec range 1.30–1.50) |
| Crystallization point | approx. -16 °C at 39%; +7 °C at 44% FeCl3 |
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| FeCl3 content | ≥96% (96–98%) |
| Fe3+ content | approx. ≥33% (calculated) |
| Ferrous chloride (FeCl2) | ≤2.0% |
| Water-insoluble matter | ≤1.5% |
Liquid ferric chloride (about 40% FeCl3) is the most common traded form for water and wastewater treatment.
Typical values are for guidance. The specification for your order depends on grade and origin and is confirmed in the quotation, Technical Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis.
Packaging commonly used for export shipments of this product. Availability depends on grade and origin and is confirmed per order.
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Ferric Chloride is commonly traded as Drinking-water grade (AWWA B407 / EN 888, NSF/ANSI 60); Wastewater / industrial grade; Etching grade (PCB, metal); Anhydrous technical grade 96–98%. Availability varies by origin and destination market — share the grade, purity or standard you require and we will confirm what can be supplied, with the current specification.
Ferric Chloride is usually classified under HS 2827.39. National tariff codes add further digits and can differ by form and country, so confirm the full code with your customs broker before shipment.
Typical transport classification: Liquid UN2582 · Anhydrous UN1773 · Hexahydrate UN3260 — Class 8, PG III. Classification can vary with concentration and form, so the Safety Data Sheet for the grade shipped is the reference used when booking freight.
Commonly referenced standards include AWWA B407, EN 888, GB/T 4482-2018, IS 711. Tell us which standard your application or market requires and we will confirm a grade that meets it.
Common export packaging for Ferric Chloride includes Liquid: bulk road tankers / tank containers; Liquid: IBC totes (approx. 26 MT per 20' container); Liquid: 280 kg drums; 55 US gal drums; Anhydrous: 50 kg iron drums. Tell us your preferred packaging and we will confirm what is available for your grade and volume.
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