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Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.9995% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Pharmaceutical preparations of aluminum chloride hexahydrate are used to treat hyperhidrosis, a condition involving excessive sweating. It is also employed in deodorants, antiperspirant preparations, dyeing fabrics, refining crude oil, textile finishing, manufacturing parchment paper, preserving the wood and disinfecting stables. It also finds use as a reagent in organic synthesis. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is also useful in water treatment process, medicine and cosmetic products.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 100°C (decomposition) |
Color | White |
pH | 2.5 |
Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN3260 |
Merck Index | 14,337 |
Solubility Information | Highly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,ether,glycerol,propylene glycol and acetonitrile. |
Formula Weight | 241.43 (133.34 Anhydrous) |
Percent Purity | 99.9995% |
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Safety and Handling

- Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aluminium chloride,hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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