Aluminum Chloride (Anhydrous Pharma Grade Powder)

MOLECULAR FORMULA : ALCL3

CAS. NO. : 7446-70-0

Specifications
 Product Name
 Aluminium Chloride (Anhydrous Pharma Grade Powder)
 Appearance
 Yellow to whitis Coloured Powder
 Physical State
 Free Flow Powder
 Particle Size
 0-2 mm Particle
 Sublimation point (1.1325 M bar)
 178 °C
 Melting Point
 192 °C
 Solubility
 Soluble in water
 Bulk density
 1.20 – 1.45 at 25 °C
 pH (100 g/l., 20 °C)
 2.4
 Odour
 Strong odour of hydrochloric acid.
 Purity
 Above 99%
 Iron as Fe
 Less than 100 ppm
 Water Insoluble
 Max. 0.02% (200 ppm Max)

Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous (Alcl3)

We are a leading manufacturer engaged in manufacturing superior quality of Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous.
We are having Vast experience of 20 years in this field. Catering Quality Product always. With a rich Clients
List which comprises of Giant names in Pharmaceutical, Pesticides, Pigments, & Other Specialty chemicals
Industries.
Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous is prepared by the exothermic reaction between purified gaseous Chlorine
with high purity molten Aluminium to form Chemically highly pure Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous. It is a
yellowish white crystal/Powder, which afterwards is graded in diff. particle sizes as per customer’s
requirement. Mainly 3 grades with diff. Particle Size are available.

Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous is a versatile Inorganic Chemical and has application in a large number of
Organic and Inorganic Chemical Syntheses and Reactions. It is mainly used as Catalyst for the Chemical,
Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries as also an auxiliary in the production of dyes and in the paper
and textile industries.

Properties
Aluminium Chloride Anhydrous CAS No: 7446-70-0, UN No: 1726, Label- Corrosive, Class-8
It is non-explosive & nonflammable. It is a highly Corrosive solid. When in contact with moist air, It releases
fumes of strong HCL. When it comes in contact with Water it results in violent & exothermic reaction, of
which depends on the grade of Aluminum Chloride involved.

Applications /

Used as Catalyst in Friedel-Craft reactions & organic synthesis in following

industrial sectors.
 Pharma Ceuticals
 Ibuprufen & Other Bulk Drug.
 Chemical Intermediate
 Ethylbenzene, Cumene, Styrene and others
 Agrochemicals
 Pesticide Intermediates
 Dyestuffs & Pigments
 TiO2, CPC Green & Blue Anthraquinone
 Hydrocarbon Resins
 Glues & Adhesives
 Flavors & Fragrances
 Odourants Odour Masking Agents

ALCL3 Distribution in Various Industries

Pigment Industries (63%)
Pesticides Industries (18%)
Pharma Industries (9%)
 Fine Chem & Aromatic (6%)
Others (4%)

Particle Size
Particle size is used to control reaction rates, reduce tar formation, control product flowability and maximize
reaction yields and catalyst utilization. You Should Contact us (Anmol Chloro Chem) to discuss the demands
of your process and material handling system so that we can help select a particle size distribution to meet
your needs.

Available Standard Grades / Particle Sizes

 Grade 1
 0-2 mm Particle size Anhydrous Powder
 Grade 2
 2-5 mm Anhydrous Crystal
 Grade 3
 2-9 mm Anhydrous Crystal
 Other Grade
 We also provide 0-5 mm Grade & also 0-9 & 5-10 mm Grade As per customer’s specific custom
requirement

Packing
Aluminum chloride (Anhydrous) is mainly hygroscopic in nature, So, tending to absorb moisture from air,
Thus, packing has an important role in maintaining the quality of the products from Manufacturing up to its
end use.

Our Standard Packaging Option

 BAG PACKING
 25 Kgs. Double PVC Liners Hot Sealed, with Outer LDPE Bags Hot Sealed
 DRUM PACKING
 5o Kgs to 250 Kgs Drum Packing MS or HDPE Drums
 JUMBO BAGS
 500 Kgs. To 1000 Kgs Jumbo bags etc.
 CUSTOM PACKING
 As per specific packing size requirement of our Clients from 5 Kgs bag to 1400 Kgs Todebin etc. to is
also served.
Safety Storage Conditions
Aluminium Chloride (Anhydrous) Should be Stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat, water,
moisture, source of ignition and strong alkaline material. Avoid inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Aluminum Chloride Anhydrous reacts violently with water or moisture, generating heat and hydrochloric acid
fumes, which irritates the respiratory tract. It should be handled with care in well ventilated area with Safety
goggles, rubber shoes, rubber gloves and coveralls made of acid resistant materials should be worn while
handling the product. Direct contact with the skin sometimes causes thermal and acid burns. In case of Any
contact with the skin or eye should be flushed with large quantities of water and a physician should be called
immediately.

Big Bag Systems

Telschig Big Bag Systems are used worldwide. Our special technology guaranties complete
emptying in 1-3 minutes per Big Bag. Manual support is not required with our Bulk Bag handling
equipment. Execution mobile or stationary. Robust and automatic operation distinguishes our
technology. The opening of one trip Super Sacks happens automatically trough a stationary circular
knife without motor at the bottom. Multi trip Bulk Bags come with emptying valves which have to be
opened manually. By dismantling the circular knife the bottom of the Big Bag remains undamaged.

During the rapid emptying of one trip Big Bags through an opening with diameter of 650 mm, the
maximal emptying capacity is circa 25 Big Bags per hour. The effective output depends on the local
infrastructure and logistics on site.

Successful application for all Bulk Bag designs and materials up to a content of 2 m 3.
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UPRA CHEM PRIVATE LIMITED

UPRA CHEM Pvt. Ltd. has been established in the year 1985.

ACTIVITIES of UPRA CHEM Pvt. Ltd.

UPRA CHEM is involved in dealing of long list of chemicals for Industrial and Laboratory use.

The Company is also involved in chemical manufacturing activity, in a plot admeasures 3 acres, at Silvassa, since
1985.

It manufactures a chemical known as “Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride” (Alcl3) at a site situated in a backward
area of Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This named place falls under Union Territory of India. The site is about
180 km. from Mumbai and can easily be reached by rail or road in about 3 hours. It is also very near to Industial
Zones of Gujarat like Vapi (16 km), Ankleshwar(120 km), Vadodara(200km) and Ahmedabad (325 km) and can
be reached by rail and road.

The plant was initially installed having manufacturing capacity of 5,000 tonnes per year.

Subsequently, in 1992, the production capacity was increased to 7,000 tonnes per year. 

The present capacity of teh plant is is 7,000 tonnes per year.

The main advantage in the manufacture of “Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride” is easy and abundant availability of
all the raw materials within India. 

Uprachem is already serving its clients in UK, Gemany, Korea, France and many other countries across the globe.

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  PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride:

Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride is a versatile Inorganic Chemical and finds application in a large number of
Organic and Inorganic Chemical Syntheses and Reactions.

It is mainly used as Catalyst for the Chemical, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries as also an
auxiliary in the production of dyes and in the paper and textile industries.
Description :

Nature:   Pale/golden yellow or grey crystalline substance. Very hygroscopic.

Trade name: Anhydrous Aluminium chloride,  Aluminium Chloride, aluminium trichloride

Formula: AlCl3

Molar mass: 133.34 g/mol

CAS No.: 7446-70-0

EINECS No.:  231-208-1

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SPECIFICATION:

Assay-Purity AlCl3 % : Minimum 99+ %

Water Insolubles % : Maximum 0.05 %

Non-Volatiles % : Maximum 0.90 %

Free Aluminium ppm : Maximum 50                                                                                            

Iron ppm : Maximum 150

Zinc ppm : Maximum 25

Copper ppm : Maximum 25

Lead ppm : Maximum 10

Cadmium ppm : Maximum 5

Potassium ppm : Maximum 10

(Slight variation may occur between the different grades)

Particle Size - Grade I : < 2 mm

Grade II : 2 mm to 9 mm

Grade III : 9 mm to 20 mm

Grade IV : 20 mm and above

Grade V : Mixed Grade

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Properties

Reacts with moisture in the air or water to form hydrogen chloride, which has a pungent odour. Dissolves in
alcohols, ethers, esters, and many other polar, organic solvents.

In some cases, adducts are formed.

Solubility in water (20 °C) 450 g/l

Melting point (2.33 bar) 192.5 °C

Sublimation point (1.1325 mbar) 181.2 °C

Bulk density approx. 1200 kg/m3

pH-value (100 g/l, 20 °C) 2.4

Application

In the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries:

As a catalyst or as a component of catalyst systems for a number of chemical reactions, examples of

which are as follows:

Reactions of aromatic hydrocarbons with alkyl halides and other halocarbons, alkenes, primary and secondary
alcohols, various alkanes, carbonyl halides and anhydrides, carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride,
epoxides, unsaturated amines.

Reactions between unsaturated compounds, e.g. alkenes with hydrogen sulphide, isoalkanes, alkyl halides,
acid chlorides, and (methyl) acrylates, butadiene and butadiene derivatives with formaldehyde, alpha, beta-
unsaturated carbonyl compounds with vinyl ethers, alpha, beta-unsaturated aldehydes with alcohols or acetic
acid.

The isomerization of alkanes and alkenes, alkyl-substituted aromatic compounds, alkyl and aryl halides.

Disproportion and transalkylation of alkyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons.

Disproportion of halocarbons.

Dimerization and polymerization of alkenes.

Chlorination of chloroalkanes, chloroalkenes, and other aliphatic or aromatic compounds.

Additive in the production of titanium dioxide pigments from titanium tetrachloride.

 Raw material for the production of special aluminium oxides .

Auxiliary in the synthesis of dyes .

The paper industry uses it in the production of parchment ; and the textile industry for carbonizing
wool .

Storage

Aluminium chloride anhydrous must be stored in a cool, dry place. Before the drums are opened, they must be
aired through the lids and tightly closed again. Unopened, original containers may be stored for 12 months. If
the storage period is longer, caking can be expected.

Leakages of the bundles cause an increase of pressure by reaction of aluminium chloride with air humidity to
toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride. Therefore the bundles have to be controlled in regular intervals, formed
positive pressure that has to be discharged by careful opening of the vent screw. During this operation the
personal protection equipment, especially respiratory protection, is to be used (for further information, please
have a look to the safety data sheet).

Aluminium chloride does not burn, but it should not be stored together with combustible materials, so that the
possibility of a reaction between water and aluminium chloride is excluded when extinguishing a fire.

Packaging/Delivery

The product can be supplied in the following forms:

 ground
 sieved

Can be delivered as follows:

 Silsack Bag with PVC Liner

 MS Drums
 Jumbo Bag General-purpose packaging 250 kg and 50 kg net weight.
 Customers containers or as requirement of customer's

The product is packed in Silsack bags under vacuum condition. This is followed by Nitrogen blanketing and
finally the bags are sealed.

The standard packing is in “UN approved” mild steel drums with or without PVC liners. Packing Bulk Bags of
400 or 600 kg or 1 Metric Ton is also available.

Customized packaging can also be provided to meet individual needs.                                                    

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  SAFETY (MSDS) DATA FOR ANHYDROUS ALUMINIUM CHLORODE
   

General

Synonyms: Aluminium chloride, Aluminium trichloride, Aluminum chloride, Aluminum

chloride - Anhydrous, Trichloroalumium
Molecular formula: Alcl3
CAS No: 7446-70-0
EC No: 231-208-1
  Physical data

Appearance: Yellow to Grey solid

Melting point: ca. 190° C (sublimes)
Boiling point:
Vapour density: 4.5 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 1.3 mbar at 100° C
Specific gravity: 2.44
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:

Stability

Stable, but reacts violently with water. Prolonged storage may lead to pressure build-
up - vent container periodically. Incompatible with alcohols and a variety of other
materials (see complete MSDS sheet for full list).

Safety

Corrosive. Reacts violently with water. Reacts with the humidity of air under formation of
pungent smelling hydrogen chloride. 

During the handling of these products, the data and reference in the safety data sheet are
to be considered.

In addition the necessary caution and good industrial hygiene while handling chemicals
have to been kept.

As Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride fumes a lot on exposure to air it is environmentally

objectionable.

Precautions to address environmental questions should also be considered while

handling  

Risk phrases

R34. – Causes Burns  

Safety phrases

S7 / S8 – Keep Container Tightly Closed and dry

S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water

S45 – In case of Accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. (Show
label where possible)

Toxicology

Corrosive - causes burns. Extremely destructive of mucous membranes. May cause

allergic reactions. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled and in contact with the skin.

Toxicity data

ORL-RAT LD50 3450 mg kg -1

ORL-MUS LD50 1130 mg kg -1
SKN-RBT LD50 > 2000 mg kg -1

Personal protection

Safety glasses, rubber gloves. Adequate ventilation.  

FIRST AID:

If anhydrous Aluminium Chloride comes in contact with the skin or clothing, do not
wash immediately with water. Severe burns can result from the great amounts of heat
produced when anhydrous Aluminium Chloride is dissolved. Wipe off the excess
Aluminium Chloride first with a cloth and then wash with large amounts of water.

If liquid Aluminium Chloride comes in contact with the skin or clothing, wash it off
immediately and thoroughly with water.

In cases of splashes of liquid Aluminium Chloride in the eyes, flush immediately and
thoroughly with large amounts of water and then rinse with a weak solution of sodium
bicarbonate or boric acid. Consult a physician immediately.

Transport information

UN No 1726. Packing group II. Major hazard class 8.0.