Water Treatment

Ferric Chloride 40%

Also known as Iron(III) chloride, ferric trichloride

Coagulant for sewage and industrial effluent, with better phosphate and sulphide removal than alum.

SKUNSC-FECL3-40
CAS number7705-08-0
GradeTechnical
Purity40-42% w/w
FormLiquid
AppearanceDark brown viscous liquid
OriginImported

Danger 8 - Corrosive · UN 2582

H290 May be corrosive to metals
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

The safety data sheet for this product is supplied with every consignment and is available on request — ask us for a copy.

Pack size 30 L drum $68.00

$68.00 per drum In stock

Nationwide delivery, or collect from our Harare depot
Safety data sheet supplied with every consignment
Technical support on application and handling

Works across a wider pH band than aluminium sulphate and produces a denser, faster-settling floc. It does stain, so plan the dosing area accordingly.

Specification for Ferric Chloride 40%
FeCl3 content	40-42% w/w
Free acid (as HCl)	max. 1.0%
Insolubles	max. 0.5%
Specific gravity	approx. 1.42
Standard packaging	30 L HDPE drum
HS code	2827.39
EC number	231-729-4

Sewage and industrial effluent coagulation
Phosphate precipitation
Odour and sulphide control in sewers
Sludge conditioning before dewatering
Printed circuit board etching

Corrosive and strongly staining — it marks concrete and clothing permanently. Use PVC, PP, HDPE or rubber-lined equipment; it attacks mild steel and stainless.