| Common Name: | FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 6/14/2017 |
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| Item Number(s): | 9LUF3 |
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PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 11/19/2013
REVISION DATE: 06/14/2017
SUPERSEDES: 06/14/2017
VERSION: 1.1
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
CAS-NO.: 10025-77-1
PRODUCT CODE: LC14290
FORMULA: FeCl3.6H2O
SYNONYMS: IRON TRICHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE / IRON PERCHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE:
WATER TREATMENT
WASTE WATER TREATMENT
CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATE
METAL SURFACE TREATMENT
AGROCHEMICAL: COMPONENT
SOIL REMEDIATION
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM INC
JACKSON'S POINTE COMMERCE PARK BUILDING 1000
1010 JACKSON'S POINTE COURT
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
F: 724-473-0647
INFO@LABCHEM.COM - WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) CATEGORY 4:
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1C:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION CATEGORY 1:
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE HAZARD CATEGORY 2:
H401: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS05: CORROSION
GHS07: EXCLAMATION MARK
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H401: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH WATER/SHOWER
P305+P351+P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING
P310: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE
P405: STORE LOCKED UP
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MONO-CONSTITUENT
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
FERRIC CHLORIDE, (CAS-NO.) 10025-77-1 100 ACUTE TOX. 4 (ORAL), H302
HEXAHYDRATE SKIN CORR. 1C, H314
(MAIN CONSTITUENT) EYE DAM. 1, H318
AQUATIC ACUTE 2, H401
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL:
CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS. UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND
RESPIRATION. RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN. CARDIAC
ARREST:
PERFORM RESUSCITATION. VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING:
HALF-SEATED. VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING: PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY
COVERING THE VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE
PSYCHOLOGICAL AID. KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN. DEPENDING
ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION: DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION:
REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR. RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER. TAKE VICTIM TO A DOCTOR IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. IN CASE OF BURNS: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER (15
MINUTES)/SHOWER. DO NOT APPLY (CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. REMOVE
CLOTHING WHILE WASHING. DO NOT REMOVE CLOTHING IF IT STICKS TO THE SKIN.
COVER WOUNDS WITH STERILE BANDAGE. CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. IF
BURNED SURFACE >10%: TAKE VICTIM TO HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. DO NOT APPLY
NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. TAKE VICTIM TO AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION: GIVE LOTS OF WATER TO
DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE
(WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM). CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE IF YOU FEEL
UNWELL.
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL.
DOCTOR: GASTRIC LAVAGE.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. FOLLOWING
SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
TINGLING/IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: CAUSTIC
BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
INFLAMMATION/DAMAGE OF THE EYE TISSUE. CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. IRRITATION OF THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. AFTER
ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: URINE DISCOLORATION.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: SLOWING OSSIFICATION.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES:
ADAPT EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA KNOWN.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD:
DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. NON COMBUSTIBLE. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. REACTIONS
INVOLVING A FIRE HAZARD: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE
"REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
REACTS SLOWLY WITH WATER/(MOIST) AIR: RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE). REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO WATER (MOISTURE)
WITH (SOME) METALS: RELEASE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN).
DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE RISE: RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
GASES/VAPORS (CHLORINE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE). REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME)
BASES: RELEASE OF HEAT.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FIRE:
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: KEEP UPWIND.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
EXPOSURE TO FIRE/HEAT: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DILUTE TOXIC
GASES WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER. USE
WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT OR CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
HEAT/FIRE EXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GLOVES. FACE-SHIELD. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION: COMPRESSED
AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS. DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION: DUST-TIGHT SUIT. SEE
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
MARK THE DANGER AREA. PREVENT DUST CLOUD FORMATION. NO NAKED FLAMES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. ON CONTACT WITH
MOISTURE/WATER: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF REACTIVITY HAZARD: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
MEASURES IN CASE OF DUST RELEASE:
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION:
KEEP UPWIND. DUST PRODUCTION: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
DO NOT BREATHE DUST. EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STOP RELEASE. VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. CONSULT
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT MATERIAL OF CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK, CUT
OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE SOLID SPILL. KNOCK DOWN/DILUTE DUST CLOUD WITH
WATER SPRAY. HAZARDOUS REACTION: MEASURE EXPLOSIVE GAS-AIR MIXTURE. IF
REACTING: DILUTE COMBUSTIBLE/TOXIC GASES/VAPORS.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
STOP DUST CLOUD BY COVERING WITH SAND/EARTH. SCOOP SOLID SPILL INTO CLOSING
CONTAINERS. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" FOR SUITABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
CAREFULLY COLLECT THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH AN
EXCESS OF WATER. TAKE COLLECTED SPILL TO MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT AUTHORITY.
WASH CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. USE CORROSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE
WASTE INTO THE DRAIN. AVOID RAISING DUST. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES/HEAT.
OBSERVE STRICT HYGIENE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. MEASURE THE
CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR REGULARLY. CARRY OPERATIONS IN THE OPEN/UNDER
LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION OR WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORAGE CONDITIONS: KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: STRONG BASES. STRONG OXIDIZERS. ALCOHOLS.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: HYGROSCOPIC.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: <35 DEG. C
HEAT-IGNITION:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: OXIDIZING AGENTS. (STRONG) BASES. ALCOHOLS.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. STORE IN A DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
HERMETICAL. WATERTIGHT. DRY. CLEAN. CORRECTLY LABELED. MEET THE LEGAL
REQUIREMENTS. SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL:
POLYETHYLENE. GLASS. STONEWARE/PORCELAIN. STEEL WITH RUBBER INNER LINING.
STEEL WITH PLASTIC INNER LINING.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: COPPER. TIN. NICKEL. ALUMINIUM.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 1 MG/M3
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
DUST PRODUCTION:
DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P2. SAFETY GLASSES. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FACE
SHIELD.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE:
BUTYL RUBBER. CHLOROPRENE RUBBER. CHLOROSULFONATED POLYETHYLENE. NEOPRENE.
POLYETHYLENE. PVC. VITON. GIVE LESS RESISTANCE: NATURAL RUBBER.
STYRENE-BUTADIENE RUBBER. NITRILE RUBBER/PVC
HAND PROTECTION: GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION: FACE SHIELD.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
DUST PRODUCTION: DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P2.
IN MOIST CONDITIONS: GAS MASK WITH FILTER TYPE E
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE: CRYSTALLINE SOLID. GRAINS.
COLOR: BROWN-YELLOW
ODOR: IRRITATING/PUNGENT ODOR ALMOST ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 2 (2.7 %)
PH SOLUTION: 2.7 %
MELTING POINT: 37 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: 280 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.66
MOLECULAR MASS: 270.32 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
SOLUBLE IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL. SOLUBLE IN ETHER. SOLUBLE IN ACETONE.
SOLUBLE IN METHANOL.
WATER: 92 G/100 ML (20 DEG. C)
LOG POW: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT APPLICABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY: NOT APPLICABLE
VOC CONTENT: 0%
OTHER PROPERTIES: HYGROSCOPIC. SUBSTANCE HAS ACID REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY :
REACTS SLOWLY WITH WATER/(MOIST) AIR: RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN CHLORIDE). REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO WATER (MOISTURE)
WITH (SOME) METALS: RELEASE OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN).
DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO TEMPERATURE RISE: RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
GASES/VAPORS (CHLORINE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE). REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH (SOME)
BASES: RELEASE OF HEAT.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: UNSTABLE ON EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: NOT ESTABLISHED.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. MOISTURE.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: STRONG BASES. STRONG OXIDIZERS. ALCOHOLS.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. IRON OXIDE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION; SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY:
ORAL: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
LD50 ORAL RAT: 1872 MG/KG (RAT)
ATE US (ORAL): 1872 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 2 (2.7%)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 2 (2.7 %)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. FOLLOWING
SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
TINGLING/IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. ON CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE/CONTACT: CAUSTIC
BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
INFLAMMATION/DAMAGE OF THE EYE TISSUE. CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
NAUSEA. VOMITING. IRRITATION OF THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA. AFTER
ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL MUCOSA.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: URINE DISCOLORATION.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: SLOWING OSSIFICATION.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - GENERAL:
CLASSIFICATION CONCERNING THE ENVIRONMENT: NOT APPLICABLE.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO
1005/2009). NOT INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF SUBSTANCES WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO
THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT (REGULATION (EC) NO 842/2006). TA-LUFT KLASSE 5.2.1.
ECOLOGY - WATER:
GROUND WATER POLLUTANT. MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION IN DRINKING WATER: 250 MG/L
(CHLORIDE) (DIRECTIVE 98/83/EC); 0.200 MG/L (IRON) (DIRECTIVE 98/83/EC).
HARMFUL TO FISHES. TOXIC TO INVERTEBRATES (DAPHNIA). PH SHIFT. NOT HARMFUL
TO ACTIVATED SLUDGE.
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
EC50 DAPHNIA 1: 9.6 MG/L (EC50; 48 H; DAPHNIA MAGNA)
LC50 FISH 2: 75.6 MG/L (LC50; 96 H; GAMBUSIA AFFINIS)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY BIODEGRADABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
BIODEGRADABILITY IN SOIL:
NOT APPLICABLE. NO TEST DATA ON MOBILITY OF THE SUBSTANCE AVAILABLE.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): NOT APPLICABLE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): NOT APPLICABLE
THOD: NOT APPLICABLE
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
BCF FISH 1: </=100 (BCF)
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NO BIOACCUMULATION DATA AVAILABLE.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL A
RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE
WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
RECYCLE/REUSE. REMOVE FOR PHYSICO-CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT. REMOVE TO
AN AUTHORIZED DUMP (CLASS I). DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO DRAINS OR THE
ENVIRONMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
LWCA (THE NETHERLANDS):
KGA CATEGORY 04. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
UN3260 CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
UN-NO.(DOT): UN3260
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
8 - CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE MATERIAL 49 CFR 173.136
PACKING GROUP (DOT): III - MINOR DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 8 - CORROSIVE
CORROSIVE, CLASS/DIVISION 8
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 213
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 240
DOT SYMBOLS: G - IDENTIFIES PSN REQUIRING A TECHNICAL NAME
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB8 - AUTHORIZED IBCS: METAL (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B AND
31N); RIGID PLASTICS (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2, 31HZ1 AND 31HZ2); FIBERBOARD (11G); WOODEN
(11C, 11D AND 11F); FLEXIBLE (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2,
13L3, 13L4, 13M1 OR 13M2).
IP3 - FLEXIBLE IBCS MUST BE SIFT-PROOF AND WATER-RESISTANT OR MUST BE
FITTED WITH A SIFT-PROOF AND WATER-RESISTANT LINER.
T1 - 1.5 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(2)
TP33 - THE PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION ASSIGNED FOR THIS SUBSTANCE APPLIES
FOR GRANULAR AND POWDERED SOLIDS AND FOR SOLIDS WHICH ARE FILLED AND
DISCHARGED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT WHICH ARE COOLED AND
TRANSPORTED AS A SOLID MASS. SOLID SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED OR OFFERED FOR
TRANSPORT ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
PORTABLE TANKS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION T4
FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF PACKING GROUP III OR T7 FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF
PACKING GROUP II, UNLESS A TANK WITH MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM SHELL THICKNESS, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE,
PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICES OR BOTTOM OUTLETS ARE ASSIGNED IN WHICH CASE THE
MORE STRINGENT TANK INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY. FILLING
LIMITS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PORTABLE TANK SPECIAL PROVISION TP3.
SOLIDS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE MATERIAL MUST BE
TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 154
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 25 KG
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 100 KG
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL
AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL.
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (10025-77-1):
NOT LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT)
INVENTORY
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY EXCEPT FOR:
FERRIC CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE CAS-NO. 10025-77-1 100%
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 06/14/2017
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES:
SEE SECTION 16:
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
H401: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN UNDER TYPICAL DIRE
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INTRINSICALLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STONE, AND SAND.
NFPA REACTIVITY 2 - MATERIALS THAT READILY UNDERGO VIOLENT CHEMICAL
CHANGE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 2 MODERATE HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE UNSTABLE AND MAY
UNDERGO VIOLENT CHEMICAL CHANGES AT NORMAL
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE WITH LOW RISK FOR EXPLOSION.
MATERIALS MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH WATER OR FORM
PEROXIDES UPON EXPOSURE TO AIR.
PERSONAL PROTECTION F
F - SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST
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