UPRA CHEM PRIVATE LIMITED

UPRA CHEM Pvt. Ltd. has been established in the year 1985.

ACTIVITIES of UPRA CHEM Pvt. Ltd.

UPRA CHEM is involved in dealing of long list of chemicals for Industrial and Laboratory use.

The Company is also involved in chemical manufacturing activity, in a plot admeasures 3 acres, at Silvassa, since 1985.

It manufactures a chemical known as “Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride” (Alcl₃) at a site situated in a backward area of Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli. This named place falls under Union Territory of India. The site is about 180 km. from Mumbai and can easily be reached by rail or road in about 3 hours. It is also very near to Industial Zones of Gujarat like Vapi (16 km), Ankleshwar(120 km), Vadodara(200km) and Ahmedabad (325 km) and can be reached by rail and road.

The plant was initially installed having manufacturing capacity of 5,000 tonnes per year.

Subsequently, in 1992, the production capacity was increased to 7,000 tonnes per year. 

The present capacity of teh plant is is 7,000 tonnes per year.

The main advantage in the manufacture of “Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride” is easy and abundant availability of all the raw materials within India. 

Uprachem is already serving its clients in UK, Gemany, Korea, France and many other countries across the globe.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride:

Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride is a versatile Inorganic Chemical and finds application in a large number of Organic and Inorganic Chemical Syntheses and Reactions.

It is mainly used as Catalyst for the Chemical, Petrochemical and Pharmaceutical industries as also an auxiliary in the production of dyes and in the paper and textile industries.

Description :

Nature:   Pale/golden yellow or grey crystalline substance. Very hygroscopic.

Trade name: Anhydrous Aluminium chloride,  Aluminium Chloride, aluminium trichloride

Formula: AlCl₃

Molar mass: 133.34 g/mol

CAS No.: 7446-70-0

EINECS No.:  231-208-1

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SPECIFICATION:

Assay-Purity AlCl3 % : Minimum 99+ %

Water Insolubles % : Maximum 0.05 %

Non-Volatiles % : Maximum 0.90 %

Free Aluminium ppm : Maximum 50                                                                                            

Iron ppm : Maximum 150

Zinc ppm : Maximum 25

Copper ppm : Maximum 25

Lead ppm : Maximum 10

Cadmium ppm : Maximum 5

Potassium ppm : Maximum 10

(Slight variation may occur between the different grades)

Particle Size - Grade I : < 2 mm

Grade II : 2 mm to 9 mm

Grade III : 9 mm to 20 mm

Grade IV : 20 mm and above

Grade V : Mixed Grade

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Properties

Reacts with moisture in the air or water to form hydrogen chloride, which has a pungent odour. Dissolves in alcohols, ethers, esters, and many other polar, organic solvents.

In some cases, adducts are formed.

Solubility in water (20 °C) 450 g/l

Melting point (2.33 bar) 192.5 °C

Sublimation point (1.1325 mbar) 181.2 °C

Bulk density approx. 1200 kg/m³

pH-value (100 g/l, 20 °C) 2.4

Application

In the chemical, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries:

As a catalyst or as a component of catalyst systems for a number of chemical reactions, examples of which are as follows:

Reactions of aromatic hydrocarbons with alkyl halides and other halocarbons, alkenes, primary and secondary alcohols, various alkanes, carbonyl halides and anhydrides, carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride, epoxides, unsaturated amines.

Reactions between unsaturated compounds, e.g. alkenes with hydrogen sulphide, isoalkanes, alkyl halides, acid chlorides, and (methyl) acrylates, butadiene and butadiene derivatives with formaldehyde, alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with vinyl ethers, alpha, beta-unsaturated aldehydes with alcohols or acetic acid.

The isomerization of alkanes and alkenes, alkyl-substituted aromatic compounds, alkyl and aryl halides.

Disproportion and transalkylation of alkyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbons.

Disproportion of halocarbons.

Dimerization and polymerization of alkenes.

Chlorination of chloroalkanes, chloroalkenes, and other aliphatic or aromatic compounds.

Additive in the production of titanium dioxide pigments from titanium tetrachloride.

Raw material for the production of special aluminium oxides .

Auxiliary in the synthesis of dyes .

The paper industry uses it in the production of parchment ; and the textile industry for carbonizing wool .


Storage

Aluminium chloride anhydrous must be stored in a cool, dry place. Before the drums are opened, they must be aired through the lids and tightly closed again. Unopened, original containers may be stored for 12 months. If the storage period is longer, caking can be expected.

Leakages of the bundles cause an increase of pressure by reaction of aluminium chloride with air humidity to toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride. Therefore the bundles have to be controlled in regular intervals, formed positive pressure that has to be discharged by careful opening of the vent screw. During this operation the personal protection equipment, especially respiratory protection, is to be used (for further information, please have a look to the safety data sheet).

Aluminium chloride does not burn, but it should not be stored together with combustible materials, so that the possibility of a reaction between water and aluminium chloride is excluded when extinguishing a fire.

Packaging/Delivery

The product can be supplied in the following forms:

• ground

• sieved

Can be delivered as follows:

• Silsack Bag with PVC Liner

• MS Drums

• Jumbo Bag General-purpose packaging 250 kg and 50 kg net weight.

• Customers containers or as requirement of customer's

The product is packed in Silsack bags under vacuum condition. This is followed by Nitrogen blanketing and finally the bags are sealed.

The standard packing is in “UN approved” mild steel drums with or without PVC liners. Packing Bulk Bags of 400 or 600 kg or 1 Metric Ton is also available.

Customized packaging can also be provided to meet individual needs.                                                    

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SAFETY (MSDS) DATA FOR ANHYDROUS ALUMINIUM CHLORODE

General

Synonyms: Aluminium chloride, Aluminium trichloride, Aluminum chloride, Aluminum chloride - Anhydrous, Trichloroalumium
Molecular formula: Alcl₃
CAS No: 7446-70-0
EC No: 231-208-1

Physical data

Appearance: Yellow to Grey solid
Melting point: ca. 190° C (sublimes)
Boiling point:
Vapour density: 4.5 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure: 1.3 mbar at 100° C
Specific gravity: 2.44
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:

During the handling of these products, the data and reference in the safety data sheet are to be considered.

In addition the necessary caution and good industrial hygiene while handling chemicals have to been kept.

As Anhydrous Aluminium Chloride fumes a lot on exposure to air it is environmentally objectionable.

Precautions to address environmental questions should also be considered while handling  

Risk phrases

R34. – Causes Burns  

Safety phrases

S7 / S8 – Keep Container Tightly Closed and dry

S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water

S45 – In case of Accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. (Show label where possible)

Corrosive - causes burns. Extremely destructive of mucous membranes. May cause allergic reactions. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled and in contact with the skin.

Toxicity data

ORL-RAT LD50 3450 mg kg -1
ORL-MUS LD50 1130 mg kg -1
SKN-RBT LD50 > 2000 mg kg -1

Safety glasses, rubber gloves. Adequate ventilation.  

FIRST AID:

If anhydrous Aluminium Chloride comes in contact with the skin or clothing, do not
wash immediately with water. Severe burns can result from the great amounts of heat produced when anhydrous Aluminium Chloride is dissolved. Wipe off the excess Aluminium Chloride first with a cloth and then wash with large amounts of water.

If liquid Aluminium Chloride comes in contact with the skin or clothing, wash it off immediately and thoroughly with water.

In cases of splashes of liquid Aluminium Chloride in the eyes, flush immediately and thoroughly with large amounts of water and then rinse with a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate or boric acid. Consult a physician immediately.

   

ADDRESSES:

Office:
 

Upra Chem Pvt. Ltd.
64, Princess Street, Ranvir Mansion,
Mumbai-400 002. INDIA.
Tel: 022-2206 0306/022-2206 2140
Fax: +91-22-2208 35 67
Email: pravingandhi@uprachem.com | bharatupadhyay@uprachem.com

Factory:
 

Upra Chem Pvt. Ltd. 

Plot No.1, Govt. Industrial Estate,
Pipera , Silvassa (D & N.H. ) Union Territory
PIN-396 230. INDIA
Tele-Fax: +91-260-2640672

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