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Synonyms: Iron chloride
CAS No.: 7705-08-0 Anhydrous; (10025-77-1 Hexahydrate)
Molecular Weight: 270.30
Chemical Formula: FeCl3 6H2O
Product Codes: 61112
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ferric Chloride 7705-08-0 90 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing,
wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Ingestion: Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth,
throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Low toxicity in
small quantities but larger doses (30 mg/kg) may cause nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning.
Liver damage, coma and death may follow, sometimes delayed as long as three
days.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can
occur.
Eye Contact: Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain
and severe tissue burns.
Chronic Exposure: Repeated ingestion may cause liver damage. Prolonged
exposure of the eyes may cause discoloration.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention immediately.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. Irritating
hydrogen chloride fumes may form in fire.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. Do
not allow water runoff to enter sewers or waterways.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: -ACGIH Threshold Limit
Value (TLV):1 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble iron salt as Fe
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece particulate
respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times
the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face
piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If
oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present,
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area. Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or
splashing of solutions is possible.
Appearance: Yellow brown deliquescent crystals.
Odor: Slight odor of hydrochloric acid.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Density: 2.90 @ 25C/4C
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: 37C (99F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1.1 @ 194C (381F)
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Emits toxic fumes of chloride when
heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: This substance does not polymerize.
Incompatibilities: Metals, allyl chloride, sodium, potassium. Will react
with water to produce toxic and corrosive fumes.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.
Oral rat LD50: 316 mg/kg (anhydrous); investigated as a mutagen, reproductive
effector.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ferric Chloride (7705-08-0) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: 24 Hr LC50 striped bass (fingerling): 6 mg/L
(static);
24 Hr LC50 striped bass (larvae): 4 mg/L (static)
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (FERRIC
CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN3260
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (FERRIC
CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN3260
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (FERRIC
CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN3260
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 220LB
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