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Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate 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 waste water 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.
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Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate 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 waste water 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.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Air and light-sensitive. Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong base, strong acids, ethylene oxide and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Linear Formula | FeCl2·4H2O |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Merck Index | 14,4043 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 198.81 (126.75 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
| Density | 1.93 |
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Safety and Handling
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
RUO – Research Use Only