MG Chemicals 415 - Ferric Chloride
The 415 Ferric Chloride is an etchant solution for printed circuit board and photoengraving processes.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
Product Families
- Inorganics
Other characteristics
- Labeling Claims
- VOC-free
- Odor
- Slight iron/acidic
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 Years
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Compatibility
Chemical - Ferric chloride reacts strongly with metals.
- Key Attributes
- Photoengraving Grade - 42° Baume
- Ready to use without dilution
- Environment RoHS Compliant No-VOC
- RoHS Compliant
- No-VOC
- Packaging Type
- Bottles
- Pails
- Temperature Range
a) Cool, dry, and well-ventilated area recommended.
- Applicable Processes
- Brass Etching
- Bronze Etching
- Copper Etching
- Glass Casting
- Jewelry Making
- Metal Manufacturing
- Steel Etching
- Stone Surface Etching
- Application Areas
Please see the 415 Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further details on transportation, storage, handling, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- ARIPS (Russia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- INSQ (Mexico)
- KECI (Korea)
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Electrical/Electronic Applications
- Electronic Parts
- Application Instructions
For best results, follow the procedure below. If further directions for etching or making a printed circuit board (PCB), consult the photofabrication process guide available free from your dealer.; Fully immerse copper board in solution.; Agitate until etching action is complete.; To speed up etching :Warm the ferric chloride solution between 35 to 55 °C [95 to 131 °F].; Attention !; Do NOT heat ferric chloride solution above 55 °C [131 °F].; Note :Dilution is not recommended.
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Etchant
- Packaging and Supporting Products
- Packaging Weight
- 7.5 kg/ 16.5 lb
- 9 kg/ 19.8 lb)
- Related Products and Etching Kits
- Economy Etching Kit: Cat. No. 416-ES
- Photofabrication Kit: Cat. No. 416-K
- Professional Etching Kit: Cat. No. 416-E
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | Dark red-brown | — | — |
| Density | 41.6 to 45 | % | Baume |
| Boiling Point | 110 (230) | °C (°F) | — |
| Freezing Point | -50 (-58) | °C (°F) | — |
Table 2 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity for a 40% solution | 12 | cP |
| pH | max. 2 | % |
| Solution Strength | 38 to 42 | — |
| Percent of Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) | max. 1.0 | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 17.5 °C, 63.5 °F) | 1.43 | % |
| Crystallization (FeCl3, at -26 °C, -15 °F) | 37 | — |
| Crystallization (FeCl3, at -12 °C, 10 °F) | 40 | — |
