Lanthanum Chloride, Lanthanum Trichloride, 10099-58-8

Lanthanum Chloride, Lanthanum Trichloride, 10099-58-8

1. General Information

• CAS No: 10099-58-8

• Chemical Formula: LaCl₃

• Molecular Weight: 245.26 g/mol

• Density: ~3.84 g/cm³ (anhydrous)

• Packaging Types: 25 kg bag, glass bottle, drum, IBC

2. Technical Properties

• Appearance: White crystalline solid, hygroscopic

• Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol

• Melting Point: ~860 °C

• Boiling Point: ~1860 °C

3. Detailed Applications

• Phosphate removal in water treatment and aquaculture

• Catalyst and intermediate in organic synthesis

• Additive in ceramics and glass production

• Precursor for rare-earth phosphors and optical materials

4. Production Method / Sources

• Reaction of lanthanum oxide (La₂O₃) with hydrochloric acid

• Extraction and purification from rare-earth ores

5. Sectoral Suitability Table

6. Mandatory Processes (Regulatory Requirements)

• REACH registration (EU)

• CLP/GHS labeling compliance

• National chemical notification (e.g., Turkey Ministry of Environment)

7. Other Names

• International: Lanthanum trichloride

• Commercial: LaCl₃ anhydrous, LaCl₃·7H₂O

• Common Name: Lanthanum chloride

8. Alternative Products / Substitutes

• Aluminum sulfate (for water treatment)

• Ferric chloride (alternative phosphate remover)

9. Regulatory & Compliance

• REACH: Registered substance

• TS EN: Compliant with chemical standards

• FDA/EFSA: Not approved as food additive

• ISO: Produced under ISO 9001 quality systems

10. Safety & MSDS Summary

• GHS Symbols: ⚠️ Irritant

• Storage: Keep dry, avoid moisture

• Transport: General chemical transport rules, no UN number assigned

• PPE: Gloves, goggles, protective mask

11. Market & Commercial Information

• Packaging: 25 kg bags, 200 L drums, IBC tanks

• Trade Names: Sigma-Aldrich, Acros Organics, Alfa Aesar products

• Main Producer Countries: China, USA, Germany

12. Quality & Analytical Data

• Purity Levels: 99.9% – 99.99% (trace metals basis)

• Forms: Anhydrous crystals, heptahydrate

• Testing Methods: ICP-MS, XRD, FTIR

13. Environmental & Sustainability Aspects

• Positive impact: phosphate removal from water systems

• Waste management: requires controlled disposal, not classified as heavy metal

• Carbon footprint: relatively high due to rare-earth mining and processing

14. Visual Support

• GHS Pictograms: ⚠️ Irritant symbol

• Packaging Examples: 25 kg bag, drum, IBC tank

• Sector Suitability Table: ✔/✖ marks shown above