Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate BP
Abstract
Aluminium chloride (AlCl3) is the main compound of aluminum and chlorine . It is white, but samples are often contaminated with iron trichloride, giving it a yellow colour. The solid has a low melting and boiling point. It comes
Use/Application
The hexahydrate has few applications, is used to treat excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis as a antiperspirant.
Identity
Chemical Name: Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate
Mol. Formula: AlCl3.6H2O
Mol. Weight: 241.4 g/mol
CAS No.: 7784-13-6
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as white or slightly yellow, crystalline powder or colorless crystals, deliquescent |
| Identification
Test(A) Test(B) |
(a)The solution gives the reaction of Chlorides. (b)The solution gives the reaction of Aluminium. |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%), soluble in glycerol. |
| Appearance of Solution | Solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution B7 |
| Sulfates | Not more than 100 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Alkali and alkaline earth metals | Not more than 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Water | 42% to 48% determined on 50mg |
| Assay | Not less than 95.0% and not more than 101.0% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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