Aluminium Chloride
Aluminium Chloride
HS Code : 29152100 | CAS NO. : 64-19-7
Basic Information:
- Chemical Name: Aluminium Chloride
- Formula: AlCl₃
- Molecular Weight: 133.34 g/mol
- Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder or granules
- Odour: Slight pungent odour
- Taste: Not Applicable
- Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohol
Packing Details: • 250 gm HDPE Bottle • 500 gm HDPE Bottle • 5 kg HDPE Jar •25 kg HDPE woven bag or fiber drum• 50 kg HDPE woven bag or fiber drum
Storage & Handling
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
- Keep container tightly closed to avoid moisture absorption
- Protect from humidity and direct sunlight
- Keep away from water, acids, and strong oxidizing agents
- Handle with dry equipment and proper protective gear
Safety
- May cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system
- Avoid breathing dust or vapors
- Use gloves, mask, and safety goggles during handling.
- If in eyes → Rinse immediately with plenty of water
- If on skin → Wash with soap and water
- Avoid contact with moisture, as it may release irritating fumes
- UN No : UN1726/ Class 8
Industry Wise Application
Industrial & Chemical Synthesis Applications
- Friedel-Crafts Reactions:It acts as a primary Lewis acid catalyst in Friedel-Crafts alkylations and acylations, which are crucial for producing various organic compounds.
- Petrochemical Production:Used in the production of ethylbenzene (a precursor to styrene/polystyrene) and alkylbenzene.
- Polymerization and Isomerization:Employed in the polymerization of light molecular weight hydrocarbons.
- Production of Dyes and Pigments:Utilized in the creation of anthraquinone and other intermediates for dyes and inks.
- Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals:Acts as a reagent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
- Wood Preservatives and Lubricants:Used in the production of wood preservatives and specialized lubricants.
- Rubber Manufacturing:Involved in the production of synthetic rubber.
- Aluminum Metallurgy:Used as a flux in the smelting and refining of aluminium metal
Consumer & Personal Care
- Antiperspirants:Used in antiperspirants (specifically aluminum chloride hexahydrate) to temporarily block sweat pores by forming a gel plug with skin electrolytes.
- Treatment of Hyperhidrosis:Higher concentrations are used in prescription-grade antiperspirants to treat severe, persistent excessive sweating.
- Cosmetic Astringents:Used in cosmetics to shrink pores
Other Applications
- Water Treatment:Used as a coagulant in wastewater treatment to remove suspended particles, phosphates, and impurities.
- Medical/Dental Use:Used as an antihemorrhagic agent (hemostatic) to stop bleeding after dental procedures.
- Insect Bite Treatment:Used to neutralize insect toxins, reducing inflammation and itching.
- Textile Industry:Used as a mordant to fix dyes to fabrics
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