ALUMINUM CHLORIDE anhydrous - pure 250g WARCHEM

Technical information on chemical reagents:

• Chemical formula: AlCl₃
• CAS number: 7446-70-0
• EC number: 231-208-1
• Synonyms: Aluminum chloride
• Type: pure
• Purity: pure
• Molar mass: 133.34 g/mol
• Appearance: white-yellowish powder or hygroscopic lump
• Odor: acrid, chlorinated
• Melting point: approx. 192.6 °C (decomposes in presence of moisture)
• Boiling point: sublimates at about 180 °C (at normal pressure)
• Density: 2.44 g/cm³
• Solubility: reacts violently with water forming hydrochloric acid
• Packaging: hermetically sealed containers made of plastic or glass
• Shelf life: at least 24 months in a dry place

Examples of professional applications in various sectors:

• Organic synthesis : used as a strong Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions and other electrophilic substitutions.
• Research and development : used as an activator and reagent in the manufacture of fine chemicals in laboratories.
• Plastics chemistry : involved in polymerization reactions and production of functionalized monomers.
• Analytical chemistry : used for fluoride precipitation or in specific detection reactions.

Hazard statements on the product label:

H302 : Harmful if swallowed.
H314 : Causes skin burns and serious eye damage.
H335 : May irritate the respiratory tract.

Safety instructions on the product label:

P231 + P232 : Handle under inert gas. Avoid exposure to moisture.
P260 : Do not breathe dust or vapors.
P280 : Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses. Continue rinsing.
P501 : Dispose of contents/container at a hazardous waste collection center.

Restrictions : Reserved for use by trained professionals under strictly controlled conditions.

Recommended storage conditions:

1. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place under protective gas (e.g., nitrogen).
2. Protect from moisture and air - reacts violently with water.
3. Store in original containers that are closed and resistant to chemicals.
4. Keep away from basic substances and oxidizing agents.
5. Use only with appropriate protective equipment and under a fume hood.