Description
Iron(III) chloride; Iron trichloride, Molysite
| CAS | 7705-08-0 |
| Molecular Formula | FeCl3 |
| Molecular Weight | 162.21 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Dark green |
| Odour | Slight odor of hydrochloric acid | pH Value | 10.1 at 10 g/l at 20 °C |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | About 305°C | Flash Point [°C] | 30 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 139 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 8 hPa at 20 °C |
| Density [g/cm3] | 0.91 | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
| Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 0.055 | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 11.80% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 1.90% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Dark green deliquescent powder | Assay (Iodometric) | Min 98.0% |
| Melting Point | About 305°C | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1773 | DG Class | 8 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05, GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H290-H302-H315-H318 |
| Precaution Statement | P280-P305 + P351 + P338 |















