Products Description
Ferric chloride occurs as black‑brown hexagonal crystals. It appears pomegranate‑red under transmitted light and metallic‑green under reflected light. The compound exhibits high solubility in water, ethanol and acetone. It is also soluble in liquid sulfur dioxide, phosphorus tribromide, phosphorus oxychloride and ethylamine, slightly soluble in carbon disulfide, while being insoluble in glycerol. It is predominantly utilized as a water‑treatment agent, and also serves as a mordant, catalyst and chlorinating agent, as well as feedstock for producing other iron‑based salts.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 304 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 316 °C |
| density | 2,804 g/cm3 |
| bulk density | 1000kg/m3 |
| vapor density | 5.61 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 194 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D1.414 |
| Fp | 316°C |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: soluble |
| form | Crystalline powder |
| color | Blackish-brown / Brownish-red |
| Specific Gravity | 2.804 |
| PH | 1 (200g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Water Solubility | 920 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Crystal Structure | BiI3 type |
| crystal system | Three sides |
| Merck | 14,4019 |
| Space group | R3 |
| Lattice constant | a/nmb/nmc/nmα/oβ/oγ/oV/nm30.6060.6061.74190901200.5529 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 1 mg/m3 NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Very sensitive to moisture. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents; forms explosive mixtures with sodium, potassium. Hygroscopic. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7705-08-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Ferric chloride(7705-08-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Ferric chloride (7705-08-0) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | C,Xn,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41-38-22-34-37/38-10-36 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39-45-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 2582 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | LJ9100000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 2827 39 20 |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 7705-08-0(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 316 mg/kg |
Products Application
Ferric chloride features versatile application scenarios across industrial production, analytical testing and environmental treatment. In chemical analysis, it functions as a professional analytical reagent for the qualitative and quantitative detection of copper, selenium and arsenic elements, and acts as a specialized indicator for the determination of phenol, cholesterol and choline. Additionally, it serves as an analytical reagent and developing agent for thin-layer chromatography (TLC) testing.
Widely applied in the chemical industry, ferric chloride acts as a core catalyst in organic synthesis processes, such as the production of 1,2-dichloroethane. It also serves as a common chlorinating agent and a key raw material for the preparation of various iron salt products.
In environmental engineering, it is an efficient flocculant for drinking water purification and a reliable precipitant for industrial wastewater treatment, playing a vital role in water quality purification and sewage disposal.
Moreover, it has extensive industrial applicability in multiple fields. In textile printing and dyeing, it acts as an oxidant and mordant for indigo dyeing processes. In mineral processing, it is used as a chlorination leaching agent for copper and silver ores. It is also commonly adopted as an etching agent for photographic materials and printing plates, and widely applied in printing plate production, pigment and dye manufacturing, as well as pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis.
Company Profile
Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., based in Shandong, China, is a modern fine chemical enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales, and global services. Focused on new chemical materials, it upholds integrity, quality, and customer-first service while advancing through innovation, strict quality management, internationalization, higher operational standards, and brand building. Supported by an experienced foreign trade and technical support team, a mature global supply network, and resilient supply chain capabilities, it achieves annual sales above RMB 600 million and serves more than 5,000 industrial clients across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. Its products include pharmaceutical intermediates and raw materials, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. Widely used in pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment, they enable Furuida to provide reliable, cost-effective chemical solutions and comprehensive one-stop services to global partners.
