HOME > Product Information and MSDS > Chlor-Alkali Pproducts / Anhydrous Ferric Chloride Anhydrous ferric chloride is manufactured through the reaction of iron to chlorine gas. It is primarily used as a catalyst and metal etching agent, reagent, and pharmaceutical product. Manufacturer: BASF SE Sales: TSURUMI SODA CO.,LTD. - Displays extremely strong hygroscopicity, and causes protein coagulation. - Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and acetone; solutions display strong acidity. - Packaged in UN-approved drums for international shipping. - Catalyst - Metal etching agent - Adjusts concentration of ferric chloride solutions Standard Unit Analysis FeCl3 min.98.7 % calculated Fe(total) min.34.0 % ICP/AES Fe(II) max.0.2 % titration Insolubles max.0.3 % gravimetry As max.20 ppm AAS Cr max.500 ppm ICP/AES Cu max.500 ppm ICP/AES Mn max.0.3 % ICP/AES Ni max.500 ppm ICP/AES Pb max.10 ppm ICP/AES Zn max.500 ppm ICP/AES *Also available in flexible containers.