Iron (III) Chloride 6-Hydrate

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On Shelf - Approx. UK delivery date: Wednesday the 17th September 2025*

In bulk stock - ships within 10 - 12 Working Days (Excluding weekends and public holidays)

4 to 6 weeks approx. (Not guaranteed)

UK Shipping

Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting orders for Northern Ireland.

We can only ship to the following postcodes where a Royal Mail postal option has been chosen at checkout.

AB, DD, DG3, DG4, DG6 - DG9, EH, FK, G, HS, IM, IV, KA, KW, KY, ML, PA, PH, PO30 - PO41, TD, TR21 - TR25, ZE

* We will always try to ship as early as possible. Delivery could be much quicker than stated but is not guaranteed

Applications

PCB Etchant
Sewage Treatment
Laboratory Chemical
Water Treatment
Animal Claw Treatment

General

Iron(III) chloride, also called ferric chloride, is an industrial scale commodity chemical compound, with the formula FeCl3 and with iron in the +3 oxidation state.

Specification

Assay as Ferric Chloride: 59.9%
Form: Granular/Lump
Molecular Formula: Cl3Fe.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 270.30
Melting Point: 37°
Boiling Point: 280-285°
Copper (Cu): <140ppm
Lead (Pb): <7ppm
Zinc (zn): <46ppm
Hydrochloric Acid (HCL): <0.08%
Iron Chloride(FeCl2): <0.9%
Insoluble Matter: <0.22%

Hazards

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.

Prec Phrases: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical advice/attention.

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