Ferric chlorides (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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ferric chloride; Ferrochloride; Ferrum chloratum

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Ferric chloride, the iron chloride, is the iron salt of hydrochloric acid. Ferric chloride is present in 2 forms depending on the oxidation state:

  • ferric chloride
  • ferric chloride

Iron(III) chloride (FeCl3) is a solid yellowish crystalline mass which is very easily soluble in water, ethanol and ether. Iron(III) chloride is officially listed in the DAC.

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Iron(III) chloride (FeCl3) is used in medicine and cosmetics:

In medicine, ferric chloride is listed as a typical and caustic agent in the form of Solutio Ferri chlorati. It acts promptly on superficial diffuse bleeding of the skin.

In cosmetics, iron(III) chloride is used as an astringent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer