Article No. 00898
Purity 99%
Molecular Formula AlCl3.6H2O
H.S. Code 2827.3200
Grade AR
CAS No. 7784-13-6
Molecular Weight 241.45
Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid Colour White crystalline
Odour Odorless pH value 2.5 - 3.5
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 100 °C Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mm Hg at 100 °C
Density [g/cm3] 2.398 Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water

Specifications

Appearance White or slightly yellow, crystalline powder or colourless crystals, deliquescent. Assay (complexometric) Min 99%
Solubility Very soluble in water, freely soluble with ethanol (96 Per cent), soluble in glycerol Identification (as per BP) Passes test
Appearance of solution Passes test Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005%
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.01% Cadmium (Cd) Max 0.005%
Cobalt (Co) Max 0.005% Copper (Cu) Max 0.005%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001% Potassium (K) Max 0.01%
Sodium (Na) Max 0.05% Nickel (Ni) Max 0.005%
Lead (Pb) Max 0.005% Zinc (Zn) Max 0.005%
Alkali & alkaline earth metals Max 0.5% Water 42.0 to 48.0%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

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Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement: P261-P305 + P351 + P338