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Iron(II) chloride hydrate, Reagent Grade, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is used as a reducing agent in metallurgy, in pharmaceutical preparations, as a mordant in dyeing and in sewage treatment. Ferrous chloride has a kind of niche application. During the laboratory synthesis of iron complexes, ferrous chloride acts as a reducing flocculating agent in wastewater treatment, particularly for wastes containing chromate. It is the precursor to hydrated iron(III) oxides that are magnetic pigments. Ferrous chloride is employed as a reducing agent in many organic synthesis reactions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Color | Green-Yellow |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone. Insoluble in ether. |
| Formula Weight | 126.75 (Anhydrous) |
| Grade | Reagent |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
| Chemical Name or Material | Iron(II) chloride hydrate |
Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| T29K035 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/08/2024 | 012484.A1,012484.30,012484.A7,012484.14 |
| S10K044 | Certificate of Analysis | 14/06/2024 | 012484.A1,012484.30,012484.A7,012484.14 |
| P26K006 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | 012484.A1,012484.30,012484.A7,012484.14 |
| Q10K026 | Certificate of Analysis | 15/04/2024 | 012484.A1,012484.30,012484.A7,012484.14 |
| P05K008 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/03/2024 | 012484.A1,012484.30,012484.A7,012484.14 |
Safety and Handling
- Iron(II) chloride hydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only
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