Aluminum chloride hexahydrate , AR,97.0% , 7784-13-6

Synonym(s):
Aluminium chloride hexahydrate;hydrochloric acid aluminium salt hexahydrate

CAS NO.：7784-13-6

Empirical Formula: AlCl3H2O

Molecular Weight: 151.35

MDL number: MFCD00149134

EINECS: 616-520-1

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 100°C (dec.)
• Density: 2.39
• vapor pressure: 1 mm Hg ( 100 °C)
• storage temp.: Store at +15°C to +25°C.
• solubility: water: soluble0.5g/10 mL, clear, colorless
• form: Solid
• Specific Gravity: 2.398
• color: White To Light Yellow
• PH: 2.5 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
• Odor: Odorless
• PH Range: 2.5 - 3.5
• Water Solubility: 477 g/L (20 ºC)
• Sensitive: Moisture Sensitive
• Merck: 14,337
• Exposure limits: NIOSH: TWA 2 mg/m3
• Stability: Stable, but may decompose upon exposure to moist air or water. Incompatible with acids.Note that decomposition of the anhydrous product, possibly caused by moisture leaking into the container or being trapped within it, may cause a pressure rise in a sealed container, potentially leading to explosive rupture.
• LogP: -1.380 (est)

Description and Uses

Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS05
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H314
• Precautionary statements: P260-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi,C
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38-34-36/38-52
• Safety Statements: 26-45-36/37/39
• RIDADR: UN 3260 8/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: BD0530000
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: III
• HS Code: 28273200
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in Rabbit: 3311 mg/kg