Caig Laboratories Ferric Chloride Printed Circuit Board Etchant Solution Ready To Use 16 Fluid Ounces
Why you'll like it
- Rapid Prototyping — Etch custom circuit boards at home in under an hour without waiting weeks for external manufacturing.
- Pre-Mixed Convenience — Ready to use straight from the bottle with no dilution or complex mixing required.
- Total Control — Perfect for unusual substrates, custom designs, and small-run electronics projects.
- Clean Line Precision — Delivers sharp, defined circuit traces by dissolving unmasked copper efficiently.
Product details
Description
Unlock precision and efficiency in your electronics workshop with this professional-grade chemical solution designed for custom printed circuit board fabrication. Formulated to chemically remove exposed copper from copper-clad boards, this ready-to-use liquid leaves behind crisp, clean circuit traces for your DIY projects and rapid prototypes.
Ideal for hobbyists, makers, and engineers working on single or limited small-run boards, it eliminates the wait time of external manufacturing by allowing you to etch your own designs in under an hour. The pre-mixed formulation requires no complicated preparation or dilution, offering total control whether you are building circuits on standard materials or experimenting with unusual custom substrates.
Engineered for reliability, this solution delivers consistent chemical reactions to dissolve unmasked copper cleanly into solution while keeping your protective masks intact.
How to use
- Submerge the masked copper-clad board into the solution at room temperature.
- Gently agitate or slightly warm the liquid to speed up the etching process.
- Use glass, plastic, or high-density polyethylene trays only.
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective safety goggles, and work in a well-ventilated area.
Ingredients
Ferric Chloride, Water
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | CAIG LABORATORIES |
|---|---|
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
What is Caig Labs CL-ETCH-16 used for?
This pre-mixed ferric chloride solution is specifically designed to chemically remove unprotected copper from printed circuit boards and other metals, allowing you to create precise custom circuit traces for electronics prototyping.
Does this etchant solution require any mixing before use?
No, it comes completely pre-mixed and ready to use straight from the bottle at full strength without any dilution required.
Can I use metal containers with this ferric chloride solution?
No, you must only use glass, plastic, or high-density polyethylene trays because ferric chloride strongly attacks and corrodes almost all metals, including stainless steel, aluminum, and iron.
Is this Caig Laboratories etchant solution an authentic USA import available in India?
Yes, this product is 100% authentic and imported directly from the USA. Dropy sources all items straight from official American channels to ensure genuine quality for customers in India.
How should used ferric chloride etchant be handled or disposed of?
Used solution must be handled with extreme care wearing proper personal protective equipment and disposed of strictly as hazardous chemical waste in accordance with local regulations, never poured down household drains.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.