Buy Ferric Chloride 40% in Bulk — UAE & GCC
Drums, IBCs or full tankers of FeCl₃ 40% for water treatment and industrial use. COA with every batch, 24–48 hr dispatch from stock, and a 500 MT ready stock for larger buyers.
Prefer to call? +971 6 520 5127 · info@hazchem.ae
Where to buy Ferric Chloride 40% in the UAE: Hazchem Chemicals LLC (Jurf-2, Ajman) supplies Ferric Chloride 40% (FeCl₃, CAS 7705-08-0) in 300 kg drums, 1000 L IBC tanks and bulk tankers, with a 500 MT Ready stock. Drum and IBC orders are typically dispatched within 24–48 hours to all emirates, with export to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. Quotes: info@hazchem.ae · +971 6 520 5127.
Choose How You Buy
Pick the format that matches your storage and consumption — we'll quote on the one you select.
Drums
300 kg HDPE or lined steel drums
- Minimum order1 drum
- Dispatch24–48 hrs
- Best forTrials, small plants, PCB & workshops
- HandlingPallet / forklift
IBC Tanks
1000 L intermediate bulk containers
- Minimum orderOn request
- Dispatch24–48 hrs
- Best forIndustrial effluent & regular dosing
- HandlingForklift, direct dosing draw-off
Bulk Tanker
Delivered into your storage tank
- Minimum orderFull load, on request
- DispatchScheduled with you
- Best forMunicipal STPs & large consumers
- HandlingOffloaded to HDPE / FRP tank
⚡ Urgent requirement? Emergency supply is available — message us on WhatsApp or call +971 6 520 5127.
Spot Purchase
For one-off, trial or top-up orders
- Order from a single drum upward
- 24–48 hr dispatch on drums and IBCs from stock
- COA with the delivered batch
- Emergency supply for urgent requirements
Supply Contract
For plants with ongoing consumption
- Scheduled deliveries matched to your dosing rate
- Volume pricing across drum, IBC and tanker
- Payment terms agreed on volume and buyer profile
- Dedicated account support for municipal and large industrial buyers
What is Ferric Chloride?
Ferric chloride (FeCl₃), also called iron(III) chloride or iron trichloride, is an iron salt supplied for water treatment as a dark brown 40–41% aqueous solution (CAS 7705-08-0). It is strongly acidic and corrosive, and it is one of the most widely used coagulants in drinking water, sewage and industrial effluent treatment.
Commercially it is made by dissolving iron or iron oxide in hydrochloric acid and oxidising the result with chlorine. Supplying it as a ready-to-dose liquid means plants can meter it straight from a drum, IBC or storage tank without dissolving solids on site.
Hazchem Chemicals LLC supplies Ferric Chloride 40% from Ajman in 300 kg drums, 1000 L IBCs and bulk tankers for municipal and industrial treatment plants across the UAE and GCC.
How Ferric Chloride Works as a Coagulant
The treatment sequence from dosing point to clear water. The right dose for your water is set by jar testing.
- DosingFerric chloride is metered into the raw water or effluent at a rapid-mix point so it disperses within seconds.
- HydrolysisIn water it forms ferric hydroxide, consuming alkalinity and lowering pH, which is why alkalinity is checked during jar tests.
- Charge neutralisationPositively charged iron species neutralise the negative charge on suspended particles and colloids, so they stop repelling each other.
- FlocculationGentle mixing lets particles collide and grow into heavy, fast-settling iron flocs that sweep up fine solids, colour and organics.
- Phosphate & sulphide removalIron binds phosphate as insoluble ferric phosphate and sulphide as iron sulphide, cutting nutrients and odour.
- Settling & filtrationFlocs settle in clarifiers or are captured in filters or DAF units, and the iron-rich sludge dewaters well.
Ferric Chloride Applications
Where Ferric Chloride 40% is used across the UAE and GCC.
Drinking Water Clarification
Removes turbidity, colour and natural organic matter before filtration and disinfection.
Municipal Sewage (STP)
Chemical phosphorus removal and enhanced primary treatment to meet discharge limits.
Industrial Effluent
Coagulates suspended solids, oils, heavy metals and colour in industrial wastewater.
Sludge Conditioning
Improves dewatering of sludge on filter presses, belt presses and centrifuges.
Odour & H₂S Control
Precipitates hydrogen sulphide as iron sulphide in sewers, pumping stations and digesters.
PCB & Metal Etching
Etches copper on printed circuit boards and is used in metal surface treatment.
Ferric Chloride vs Alum vs PAC
The three most common coagulants compared. Final selection should always be confirmed by jar testing on your own water.
| Feature | Ferric chloride 40% | Alum (aluminium sulphate) | PAC (poly aluminium chloride) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working pH range | Wide (about 4–11) | Narrower (about 5.5–7.5) | Moderate (about 5–9) |
| Floc | Dense, fast settling | Light, slower settling | Medium, forms quickly |
| Alkalinity consumed | High | High | Low |
| Phosphorus removal | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sulphide / odour control | Yes | No | No |
| Handling | Highly corrosive; plastic or lined equipment | Mildly corrosive | Mildly corrosive |
| Watch-out | Iron colour if overdosed | Residual aluminium | Higher price per kg |
Want to trial ferric chloride against your current coagulant? Request a sample for jar testing.
Request a Quote
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How Ordering Works
From enquiry to delivery in four steps.
- Send your requirementPackaging, quantity, delivery location and date — by form, WhatsApp, email or phone.
- Receive a quotePricing, availability and terms, with SDS and sample COA if you need them for approval.
- Confirm the orderIssue your PO. Contract buyers agree a delivery schedule and payment terms.
- Dispatch & deliveryDrums and IBCs typically leave Ajman within 24–48 hrs, with the batch COA.
Specifications & Documents
Everything your QA, HSE and logistics teams need to approve the purchase.
Certificate of Analysis
Confirms FeCl₃ concentration and key quality parameters for the batch delivered.
Request Sample COASafety Data Sheet
Latest SDS/MSDS for site approval, HSE files and transport — available before you order.
Request SDSOrigin & Compliance
Country of origin, GHS/REACH documentation and technical specification for tenders.
Request DocumentsProduct Specification
| Chemical name | Ferric Chloride (Iron(III) Chloride) |
|---|---|
| Formula | FeCl₃ |
| CAS number | 7705-08-0 |
| Concentration | 40–41% FeCl₃ |
| Appearance | Dark brown liquid |
| Relative density (25°C) | 1.46 |
| pH | 1.5 – 3.0 |
| Molecular weight | 162.20 g/mol |
| Shelf life | ~12 months from production, stored per guidelines |
Shipping & Customs
| UN number | UN 2582 (Ferric Chloride, Solution) |
|---|---|
| Hazard class | Class 8 — Corrosive |
| Packing group | III |
| HS code | 2827.39 |
| Packaging | 300 kg drums · 1000 L IBC · Bulk tanker |
| Storage temperature | 5°C – 35°C, ventilated, out of direct sun |
| Country of origin | On request — qualified manufacturers |
| Incoterms | Ex-warehouse Ajman or delivered UAE / GCC |
Before Your Delivery Arrives
Ferric Chloride 40% is corrosive. Make sure your receiving site is ready — our team can advise.
- Storage in HDPE, lined steel or fibreglass (FRP) tanks
- Secondary containment / bunding for bulk storage
- Cool, ventilated area away from direct sunlight
- PPE on site: chemical gloves, goggles or face shield, acid-resistant clothing
- No contact with unlined carbon steel or galvanised surfaces
- Keep away from strong bases, alkalis and reactive metals
Delivery Coverage
Stocked in Jurf-2, Ajman, and delivered by chemical-compliant transport (UN 2582) — or collect ex-warehouse.
UAE — all emirates
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah
- Ajman
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Umm Al Quwain
- Fujairah
GCC export
- Saudi Arabia
- Oman
- Qatar →
- Kuwait
- Bahrain
Buying for a site in Qatar? Our ferric chloride supplier page for Qatar covers road and sea routes, import documents and delivery to Doha, Mesaieed and Ras Laffan.
Who buys from us
- Municipal STPs & utilities
- Industrial wastewater plants
- Electronics & PCB etching
- Oil & gas
- Steel & metallurgy
- Textile processing
- Chemical manufacturing
- Water treatment contractors
Used as a coagulant for turbidity and phosphorus removal, for sludge conditioning, industrial effluent treatment and PCB etching. See our full range of water treatment chemicals.
Key Terms — Ferric Chloride Glossary
- Coagulation
- Adding a chemical such as ferric chloride to neutralise the charge on suspended particles so they can clump together.
- Flocculation
- Slow mixing after coagulation that lets small particles collide and grow into larger, settleable flocs.
- Jar Test
- A bench test that doses several beakers of the same water at different rates to find the most effective coagulant dose.
- Alkalinity
- The water's capacity to neutralise acid. Ferric chloride consumes alkalinity, so low-alkalinity waters may need pH correction.
- Chemical Phosphorus Removal
- Precipitating dissolved phosphate as insoluble metal phosphate so it can be removed with the sludge.
- Sludge Conditioning
- Treating sludge with chemicals before dewatering so more water is released and the cake is drier.
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Chemical reference data: Ferric Chloride on PubChem