Iron Chloride (III) Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Iron Chloride (III) (Product Code: SCI-589/143) is an analytical reagent grade iron(III) chloride, also called ferric chloride (FeCl₃), used to demonstrate iron(III) ion reactions and to test for phenols in school and college chemistry laboratories. Laboratories order it as a 200 g pack accompanied by an MSDS and prepare their own test solutions from it. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a laboratory chemicals supplier to educational institutions.

Specifications

What Is Ferric Chloride Used For?

Iron(III) chloride solution gives a red-brown precipitate of iron(III) hydroxide with sodium hydroxide, contrasting with the dirty-green precipitate from iron(II) salts — a standard cation test in school chemistry. In organic chemistry, a few drops of neutral ferric chloride solution give a violet or purple colour with phenols, used to identify phenolic compounds.

Electronics workshops use ferric chloride solution to etch copper from printed circuit boards, and environmental science lessons use it to show how coagulants clear muddy water. The solid absorbs moisture readily and its solutions are acidic and corrosive to metals and skin, so dispense it with a plastic or glass spatula, wear gloves and keep the container tightly closed.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies Iron Chloride (III) to schools, colleges, polytechnics, dealers and importers in India and international markets. Export consignments are shipped under Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A (DGFT), and Indian buyers can register the supplier using GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. Background on the company is on the ScienceLab profile.

Related Laboratory Equipment

Reagents and storage for iron-ion tests with ferric chloride:

• Sodium Hydroxide — gives the red-brown hydroxide precipitate.
• Ferrous Sulfate (II) — an iron(II) salt for comparing the two oxidation states.
• Iron Oxide (III) — a related iron(III) compound for oxide chemistry.
• Reagent Bottle Narrow Mouth, Amber Glass — for storing the prepared solution.
• Iron Chloride (III) (200 g) — another catalogue listing of this reagent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iron Chloride (III) the same as ferric chloride?
Yes. Iron Chloride (III) is the systematic name for ferric chloride, FeCl₃. ScienceLab lists it as Iron Chloride (III) SCI-589/143, analytical reagent grade in a 200 g pack supplied with an MSDS.

Which tests use Iron Chloride (III)?
Iron Chloride (III) is used in the ferric chloride test for phenols, which gives a violet colour, and as a source of iron(III) ions for hydroxide-precipitate and thiocyanate colour tests in inorganic qualitative analysis.

Can Iron Chloride (III) be used for PCB etching?
Iron Chloride (III) solution dissolves copper and is widely used for etching printed circuit boards in electronics workshops. Handle it with gloves and eye protection, as it stains and corrodes, and dispose of spent etchant according to local rules.

What is the shelf life of Iron Chloride (III)?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Iron Chloride (III) absorbs water from air, so reseal the pack immediately after use.

Who supplies Iron Chloride (III) SCI-589/143?
Iron Chloride (III) SCI-589/143 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, which sends reagents to schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026