**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
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| 10025-77-1 |Iron(III) chloride, hexahydrate | 99 | unlisted |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 22 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture
from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage. Repeated
exposure may increase iron levels in the liver, spleen and lymphatic
system. Damage may occur in the spleen and liver.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep
eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote:
The use of Deferoxamine as a chelating agent should be determined
only by qualified medical personnel.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode if
exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide
ventilation. Do not get water inside containers.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep container tightly
closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use
with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Corrosives area. Store
protected from moisture. Do not get water inside containers.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7705-08-0:
Belgium - TWA: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLE (as
Malaysia: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe)
Netherlands: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 MAC (as Fe
Spain: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Fe)
CAS# 10025-77-1:
Belgium - TWA: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLE (as
Malaysia: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe)
Netherlands: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 MAC (as Fe
Spain: (listed as iron salts (soluble)): 1 mg/m3 VLA-ED (as Fe)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Color: yellow
Odor: None
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 280 - 285 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: 37 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: N/A
Explosion Limits, upper: N/A
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.82
Molecular Formula: FeCl3.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 270.29
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, irritating and toxic fumes and gases,
chloride fumes, oxides of iron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7705-08-0: LJ9100000
CAS# 10025-77-1: NO5425000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7705-08-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 316
mg/kg.
CAS# 10025-77-1.
Carcinogenicity:
Ferric chloride, anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Iron(III) chloride, hexahydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
USA RQ: CAS# 7705-08-0: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7705-08-0: 1
CAS# 10025-77-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7705-08-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10025-77-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 10025-77-1 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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