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Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate USP EP BP

CAS 7784-13-6 · MF AlCl3H12O6 · MW 241.43 g/mol

Hydrated aluminum chloride for astringent and antiperspirant use.

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CAS Number
7784-13-6
Molecular Formula
AlCl3H12O6
Molecular Weight
241.43 g/mol
Material Family
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Functional Roles
Physical Properties
physical_description
Colorless, white, or slightly yellow deliquescent solid; Odorless; [Merck Index] White to yellowish crystals or powder; Odorless; [EMD MSDS]
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Environmental Hazard Irritant Health Hazard Corrosive
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H335 (10.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
  • H319 (15.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H314 (84.2%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H318 (53.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H372 (25.2%): Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
  • H315 (15.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number7784-13-6
IUPAC Nametrichloroalumane;hexahydrate
InChI KeyJGDITNMASUZKPW-UHFFFAOYSA-K
PubChem CID 24564
Synonyms & Trade Names
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE RefChem:915607 aluminium trichloride hexahydrate trichloroalumane;hexahydrate Aluminum chloride (USP) Aluminum chloride [USP] Lumicain (TN) Aluminum(III) chloride, hexahydrate AI3-01918 aluminium chloride--water (1/6) aluminium(III) chloride hexahydrate FA158157 Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, puriss., 99.5% D02845
Full Description

Hydrated aluminum chloride for astringent and antiperspirant use.