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Ferrous chloride, solid

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
NA 1759
Hazard class
8
Packing group
II
ERG guide
—
Special provisions
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Ferrous chloride, solid


Iron(II) chloride, also known as ferrous chloride, is the chemical compound of formula FeCl2. It is a paramagnetic solid with a high melting point. The compound is white, but typical samples are often off-white. FeCl2 crystallizes from water as the greenish tetrahydrate, which is the form that is most commonly encountered in commerce and the laboratory Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 21.10.2026)

CAS-Number

7758-94-3

Flash Point

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Boiling Point

1023 ° C

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard class

8
Corrosive liquids

(4) Identification number Help

NA 1759

(5) Packing Group Help

II

(6) Labels Help

Corrosive liquids (8)

(1) Symbols Help


This entry is signed with "D". The letter "D" identifies proper shipping names which are appropriate for describing materials for domestic transportation but may be inappropriate for international transportation under the provisions of international regulations (e.g., IMO, ICAO). An alternate proper shipping name may be selected when either domestic or international transportation is involved.

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
IB8
IP2
IP4
T3
TP33

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) Exceptions154see 49 CFR §173.154
(8B) Non-bulk212see 49 CFR §173.212
(8C) Bulk240see 49 CFR §173.240

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/rail15 kg
(9B) Cargo aircraft only50 kg

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other—

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

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Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.