Ferric Chloride - CHIMIFLOC FR 4014
FeCl₃
Premium 40% ferric chloride solution for drinking-water and municipal/industrial wastewater treatment — NSF/ANSI 60 certified (C0237336) and REACH registered. Highly effective for phosphorus removal, sludge conditioning, and turbidity removal.
Product Overview
Premium 40% ferric chloride solution for drinking-water and municipal/industrial wastewater treatment — NSF/ANSI 60 certified (C0237336) and REACH registered. Highly effective for phosphorus removal, sludge conditioning, and turbidity removal.
Technical Specifications
- Chemical Formula
- FeCl₃
- CAS Number
- 7705-08-0
- Appearance
- Dark brown liquid
- Concentration
- 40% ± 1% FeCl₃
- Specific Gravity
- 1.40-1.45
- pH Range
- < 1.0 (1% solution)
- Solubility
- Fully miscible with water
- Available Packaging
- 200L drums · 1000L IBC · Bulk flexitank
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage Conditions
- Polyethylene containers
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | FeCl₃ |
| CAS Number | 7705-08-0 |
| Appearance | Dark brown liquid |
| Concentration | 40% ± 1% FeCl₃ |
| Specific Gravity | 1.40-1.45 |
| pH Range | < 1.0 (1% solution) |
| Solubility | Fully miscible with water |
| Available Packaging | 200L drums · 1000L IBC · Bulk flexitank |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |
| Storage Conditions | Polyethylene containers |
Applications
Dosing Guidelines
Typical dosing: 20-200 mg/L depending on water quality. Optimum pH range: 4.0-11.0. Best results achieved through jar testing to determine site-specific dosage.
How It Works
Ferric Chloride reacts with phosphates in wastewater to form insoluble ferric phosphate compounds. These compounds are removed through sedimentation, improving effluent quality and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Usage Tips
Store in polyethylene or FRP tanks. Avoid contact with metals. Always add chemical to water, never water to chemical. Maintain proper ventilation during handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHIMIFLOC FR 4014 certified?▼
What concentration is it?▼
What is it used for?▼
Do you export?▼
What factors affect the optimal dosing rate for Ferric Chloride?▼
Certifications & Compliance
CHIMIFLOC FR 4014 — technical specification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | CHIMIFLOC FR 4014 (ferric chloride coagulant) |
| Chemical / formula | Iron(III) chloride / FeCl₃ |
| CAS · EC | 7705-08-0 · 231-729-4 |
| Concentration | 40% ± 1% |
| Specific gravity | 1.40–1.45 |
| Effective pH range | 4.0–11.0 |
| NSF/ANSI 60 | Listed — cert C0237336, max use level 100 mg/L (drinking water) |
| REACH | Registered (iron trichloride substance), via Only Representative |
| Manufacturer | CHIMI ART, Egypt (30,000 t/yr) |
| Packaging | 200 L drum, 1000 L IBC, bulk flexitank |
| Typical dose | 20–200 mg/L (set by jar test) |
Coagulant comparison: FeCl₃ vs PAC vs Alum
Selection is water-specific — jar-test on the actual source water.
| Factor | Ferric chloride (FeCl₃) | PAC | Alum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus removal | Excellent (FePO₄) | Moderate | Moderate |
| High-colour / NOM water | Excellent | Good | Fair |
| Cold-water performance | Good | Reduced <5 °C | Reduced |
| Alkalinity consumption | High (depresses pH) | Low (pre-hydrolysed) | High |
| Sludge volume | Higher | Lower | Higher |
| Drinking-water cert | NSF/ANSI 60 (FR 4014) | source-supplier only | varies |
| Corrosivity / handling | Corrosive (lined/HDPE) | Lower | Lower |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — listed under NSF/ANSI 60 (cert C0237336) for drinking-water treatment at a maximum use level of 100 mg/L, and REACH-registered for the EU market.
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