Chloro Chemicals| | | | | ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE (Anhydrous) | | | | | | | Properties | | Appearance | Yellowish-white crystals or powder | | Physical State | Solid (hygroscopic) | | Sublimation Temp. | 181°C | | Melting Point | 192°C | | Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and either | | Specific gravity | 2.44 at 25°C | | Odour | Hydrogen chloride odour |
| | | | | | Chemical Identity | | Formula: AICI3 | CAS No.7446-70-0 | | UN No. 1726 | Codes/Label-corrosive, Class-8 | | Hazchem Code | 4X |
| | | | | | Specification | | Purity : Powder | 97-98% minimum | | Purity : Granules | 99% minimum | | Water insoluble | 0.5% maximum | | Iron as Fe | 0.05% maximum |
| | | | | | Toxicity | | LD50(Oral-Rat) | 3730 mg/Kg | | TLV (TWA-ACGIH) | 2mg/M3 | | Odour Threshold | 1.5 ppm |
| | | | | | Field of Application | | | Anhydrous Aluminum Chloride is the principal catalyst used in Friedel Craft reaction for the manufacture of Ethyl benzene, Isopropyl benzene, Hydrocarbon resins, Terpene resins, Polybutenes, Anthraquinone, Ethyl Chloride, Dodecyl benzene, Dyestuffs ( Phthalo-cyanine blues and greens), Alkly aluminium, Titanium dioxide etc. | | | | | | Packaging | | | 1000 kgs. Jumbo bag 275 kgs. MS Drum with double PVC liner 250 kgs. MS Drum with double PVC liner 200 kgs. MS Drum with double PVC liner 25 kgs. HDPE Bag | | | | | | Precautions | | | Keep away from heat and water. Avoid inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. | | | | | | Storage | | | Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat, moisture, source of ignition and strong alkaline material. |
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