The Ferric Chloride 40% price per ton on a quotation only makes sense when you know what is behind it: iron content, free acid, packaging and how many tons actually fit in a container. This guide walks through each point so you can compare ferric chloride offers for drinking water, wastewater and industrial use on a fair basis.

Ferric Chloride 40% price per ton: Key Facts
| Product | Ferric Chloride 40% |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 7705-08-0 |
| Formula | Cl3Fe |
| Appearance | Dark brown liquid |
| Packaging | 50 kg drums / 20Tons / 20ft Container 1475kg IBC / 26.55Tons / 20ft Container |
| Transport class | UN 2582, Class 8 (corrosive) |
| List price | USD 230.00 per MT (volume orders quoted individually) |
| Category | Water Treatment Chemicals |
What Ferric Chloride 40% Is and Where Plants Use It
Ferric chloride (FeCl3, CAS 7705-08-0) is an iron-based coagulant. The 40% grade is a dark brown aqueous solution, which makes it easy to pump and dose straight from the tank without dissolving solids on site. When it is added to water, the iron forms hydroxide flocs that trap suspended solids, colour and organic matter so they can be settled and filtered out.
Typical uses include:
- coagulation of drinking water and municipal or industrial wastewater;
- chemical phosphorus removal, where the iron binds phosphate into an insoluble precipitate;
- hydrogen sulfide and odour control in sewer networks and digesters;
- sludge conditioning before dewatering;
- etching of copper on printed circuit boards.
Compared with aluminium coagulants, ferric chloride usually works across a wider pH window and forms dense, fast-settling flocs. If you are still choosing a coagulant, our article on coagulation, disinfection and pH control sets out the main options side by side.
Ferric Chloride 40% Specifications for Buyers
Two offers can both say “40%” and still deliver different amounts of active iron. Ask every supplier to state these values on the specification sheet and to confirm them on the certificate of analysis (COA) for your lot:
| Parameter | What buyers usually request | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| FeCl3 content | Around 40% by weight (often stated as a minimum) | Sets the active dose per kilogram |
| Fe3+ content | Roughly 13–14% | The figure process engineers use to calculate dosing |
| Fe2+ (ferrous) content | As low as possible | Ferrous iron is less effective as a coagulant |
| Free HCl | Low, usually below 1% | Affects corrosion and pH depression |
| Density at 20 °C | About 1.4 g/cm³ | Converts dosing pump litres into kilograms |
| Heavy metals | Within your drinking-water standard | Required for potable water use |
These are typical industry ranges, not guarantees. Always check the COA of the actual lot, and for potable water confirm the product meets the standard your regulator applies, for example EN 888 in Europe or NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 in North America.

What Drives the Ferric Chloride 40% Price per Ton
Our current list price is shown in the key facts table above. When you compare it with other quotations, these factors explain most of the difference:
- Raw material route. Ferric chloride is made from iron sources and chlorine or hydrochloric acid, so movements in those inputs reach the price.
- Iron content. A slightly weaker solution can look cheaper per ton but cost more per kilogram of Fe3+ delivered.
- Packaging. Drums cost more per ton to fill and handle than IBCs; IBCs carry more product per container.
- Volume and frequency. Full containers and regular call-offs are priced better than single part loads.
- Delivery basis. FOB excludes sea freight and insurance, CIF and CFR include them. Compare offers on the same Incoterm.
Ferric Chloride 40% Import: Packaging, Container Loads and Dangerous Goods
A smooth Ferric Chloride 40% import starts with choosing the right packaging. We currently offer two formats:
| Packaging | Approximate load per 20 ft container | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kg drums | About 20 tons | Smaller sites and manual handling |
| 1,475 kg IBC | About 26.55 tons | Plants with pumps and bulk tanks |
Ferric chloride solution is regulated as dangerous goods: UN 2582, Class 8 (corrosive). Shipping lines will need the safety data sheet and correct labelling, and some ports apply extra handling rules for corrosive cargo. The solution also attacks most metals and stains concrete, so store it in compatible plastic or rubber-lined tanks with secondary containment.
Our logistics and shipping page explains how we arrange containers, documents and dangerous-goods declarations for your destination port. Technical data such as hazard statements are also summarised on the PubChem ferric chloride record.
How to Buy Ferric Chloride 40% for Wastewater Treatment from a Bulk Supplier
To buy Ferric Chloride 40% for wastewater treatment with confidence, follow the steps experienced plant buyers use:
- Jar test. Confirm the dose on your own water, especially if you are switching from an aluminium coagulant.
- Fix the specification. State minimum FeCl3 or Fe3+, maximum free acid and any heavy-metal limits.
- Choose packaging. Drums or IBCs, depending on your unloading equipment.
- Agree documents. COA, SDS, packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading and certificate of origin if required.
- Plan stock. Order early enough that the next container arrives before your tank reaches safety level.
A reliable Ferric Chloride 40% bulk supplier should answer all of these points in writing. Send your requirements through our quote form and we reply with an offer for your port. Our quality control page explains how lots are documented. For a broader view of plant purchasing, read what procurement teams should compare for sewage-treatment chemicals, and see the WHO Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality for the health framework behind potable water treatment.
Need a different form? Compare solid Ferric Chloride 96%, ferric aluminium sulfate granular or sodium hypochlorite for disinfection in our water treatment chemicals range.
From USD 230 / MT
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Frequently asked questions
What does 40% mean in Ferric Chloride 40%?
It is the concentration of ferric chloride (FeCl3) in the water solution, roughly 40% by weight. That corresponds to about 13 to 14% iron (Fe3+), which is the figure used to calculate the dose.
Is Ferric Chloride 40% dangerous goods for shipping?
Yes. The solution ships as UN 2582, Class 8 corrosive, so it needs proper labelling, the safety data sheet and a dangerous-goods declaration.
How much Ferric Chloride 40% fits in a 20 ft container?
About 20 tons in 50 kg drums or about 26.55 tons in 1,475 kg IBCs. The exact load is confirmed in your quotation.
Should I choose drums or IBCs?
IBCs carry more product per container and suit sites with pumps and bulk tanks. Drums are easier for small sites that unload and dose by hand.
Need a bulk quotation for Ferric Chloride 40%? Send your requirements to Anflo or email sales@anflointerchem.shop.















