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Ferric Chloride 10%
1. Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Ferric Chloride 10%
- Alliance Code
- ferric-chloride-10
- Grade
- —
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 7705-08-0PubChem
- Formula
- Cl3FePubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 162.20PubChem
- Product Type
- solution
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade — | — | — | current | current |
| — | 40% | — | ferric-chloride-40 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | ferric-chloride-20 | View TDS → |
| — | — | — | ferric-chloride-30 | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 60 | Acceptable | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
EPDM elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for brine gaskets. | Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Preferred elastomer | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert to salt solutions. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic | Good | — | Acceptable with epoxy coating | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
304 stainless steel metal | Fair | 25 | Pitting in chloride-rich service | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316 stainless steel metal | Good | 50 | Pitting risk in hot brine; passivate | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts. | NACE Chloride Pitting Guidelines |
Aluminium metal | Poor | — | Pitting; not recommended for brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Carbon steel metal | Poor | — | Rapid rust in brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Carbon Steel metal | Fair | — | Chloride salts accelerate rust; coating required. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
FRP thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Common bulk-storage | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
HDPE thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Universal salt brine compatibility. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PP thermoplastic | Excellent | 80 | Acceptable for hot brine | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
PVC thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Standard for brine piping. | Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility |
Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.
Materials Selection Tool
Showing 15 of 15 materials compatible at the selected envelope.
| Material | Rating | Max T (°C) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer | Good | 60 | Acceptable |
EPDM elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Standard for brine gaskets. |
Viton (FKM) elastomer | Excellent | 100 | Preferred elastomer |
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic | Excellent | 100 | Universally inert to salt solutions. |
Concrete (sealed) glass ceramic | Good | — | Acceptable with epoxy coating |
304 stainless steel metal | Fair | 25 | Pitting in chloride-rich service |
316 stainless steel metal | Good | 50 | Pitting risk in hot brine; passivate |
316L Stainless Steel metal | Good | 60 | Watch for chloride pitting above 60 °C in chloride salts. |
Aluminium metal | Poor | — | Pitting; not recommended for brine |
Carbon steel metal | Poor | — | Rapid rust in brine |
Carbon Steel metal | Fair | — | Chloride salts accelerate rust; coating required. |
FRP thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Common bulk-storage |
HDPE thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Universal salt brine compatibility. |
PP thermoplastic | Excellent | 80 | Acceptable for hot brine |
PVC thermoplastic | Excellent | 60 | Standard for brine piping. |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN2582Vendor Label
- Hazard Class
- 8Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Ferric chloride, solutionAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- —unknown
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- —unknown
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —unknown
- ACGIH TLV
- —unknown
- NIOSH REL
- —unknown
- NIOSH IDLH
- —unknown
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Ferric Chloride 10%. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Ferric Chloride 10% is supplied across multiple grades. Grade selection drives the appropriate end-use — food/pharma, technical, or specialty.
- Brine production and de-icing
- Concrete and construction (set acceleration, dust control)
- Food and beverage applications (food-grade only)
- Oilfield and drilling fluid additive
- Chemical manufacturing precursor
Often hygroscopic — store in sealed containers, control humidity. Hydrate form (anhydrous vs di/hexa-hydrate) affects mass-equivalent dosing.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry area in sealed containers. Many salts are hygroscopic — protect from atmospheric moisture, which can cause caking, hydrate formation, or reduced flow.
- Handling Precautions
- Standard chemical PPE — dust mask and goggles for handling of fine grades. Avoid generating airborne dust.
- Incompatibilities
- Specific incompatibilities depend on the salt — consult the SDS. Many salts react with strong acids to release gases.
- Shelf Life
- 24 months from date of manufacture in sealed, original packaging
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN2582, Ferric chloride, solution, 8, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-05-20 by Hossein Taki, Vice President (Vice President, Alliance Chemical · CAGE Code 1LT50 · DOT Hazmat Registrant #2188383).
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.