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Iron (II) chloride tetrahydrate

SKU 73248552 CAS 13478-10-9 FeCl2 · 4H2O MW 198.81 In stock

Iron (II) chloride tetrahydrate is a hygroscopic, water-soluble salt used in catalysis, water treatment, and as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis. It appears as pale green crystals and is sensitive to oxidation. CAS: 13478-10-9, molecular formula: FeCl2 · 4H2O, molecular weight: 198.81 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Hazard symbol: Danger. Molekula supplies Iron (II) chloride tetrahydrate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Property	Value
Appearance	Green to Blue-green crystalline powder
Identification	Conforms to reference
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.006%
Sulphate (SO4)	≤ 0.005%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 0.002%
Copper (Cu)	≤ 0.05%
Nickel (Ni)	≤ 0.01%
Zinc (Zn)	≤ 0.01%
Manganese (Mn)	≤ 0.1%
Cobalt (Co)	≤ 0.05%
Content FeCl2	≥ 62.5%
Content FeCl2 · 4H2O	≥ 98.0%

Storage & handling

Property	Value
Storage Temperature	2 to 8 °C
Transport Class	8
Packing Group	II
Shelf Life	60 months
Acidity	Acid

Identification

Property	Value
SKU	73248552
CAS Number	13478-10-9
Molecular Formula	FeCl2 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight	198.81
SMILES	O.O.O.O.Cl[Fe]Cl
EC / UN Number	3260
REACH Code	Y110
HTS Code	2827.39.5500
Tariff Code	2827392000

Safety & GHS

Danger

Corrosive GHS05
Health Hazard GHS07

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner

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Not for use in food, drugs, household, or in or on humans or animals. Consult the Safety Data Sheet before handling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Iron (II) chloride tetrahydrate used for?

It is used as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis and as a precursor in the production of other iron compounds.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?

The formula is FeCl2 · 4H2O with a molecular weight of 198.81 g/mol.

How should Iron (II) chloride tetrahydrate be stored?

It should be stored at 2 to 8 °C and protected from moisture and air to prevent oxidation.

What grade is available?

Available in laboratory grade; specific technical or industrial grades are not specified.

Can Molekula supply it in bulk?

Bulk supply is available upon request; please contact customer service for details.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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