Ferric Chloride
What is it?
Ferric or ferrous chloride is an industrial chemical compound of iron used in a variety of products and industries
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Antiperspirant agent
- Drinking water production
- Etching used by metalworkers
- Fertilizers
- Monsel’s solution
- Photo-gravure plate etching
- Pottery coloring
- Printed circuit board production
- Product of chemical used in PVC manufacturing
- Sewage treatment
- Styptic pen
- Veterinary practices
Other names for Ferrous Chloride:
- Iron (II) chloride
- Iron (III) chloride
- Iron chloride, Hexahydrate
- Iron trichloride
- Molysite
- Flores martis
