Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
10025-77-1	Iron(III) chloride, hexahydrate	100	unlisted

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: yellow to brown solid.
Danger! Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver.


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. Based upon known information concerning inorganic iron-containing substances, may cause severe digestive tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and hemorrhage. May cause delayed effects including cardiovascular disturbances, liver/kidney damage, cerebral swelling, coma, and
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. Repeated exposure may cause an increase in body iron content with possible damage to the spleen and

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: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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.
Flash Point: Noncombustible.
Autoignition Temperature: Noncombustible.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

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

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Iron(III) chloride, hexahydrate	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).	none listed
Ferric chloride, anhydrous	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).	1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Iron(III) chloride, hexahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Ferric chloride, anhydrous: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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
Appearance: yellow to brown
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Negligible.
Boiling Point: 536 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:99 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: 80% in water at 20C
Specific Gravity/Density:1.82 (water=1)
Molecular Formula:FeCl3.6H2O
Molecular Weight:270.2864

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: Oxidizing agents, allyl chloride, potassium, sodium.
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# 10025-77-1: NO5425000      
CAS# 7705-08-0: LJ9100000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 7705-08-0:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 316 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10025-77-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7705-08-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class:	8	8
UN Number:	UN1773	UN1773
Packing Group:	III	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     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)).
     CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 7705-08-0: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 10025-77-1: immediate.
     CAS # 7705-08-0: immediate.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 10025-77-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)), Pennsylvania, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)), Minnesota, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)).
     CAS# 7705-08-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)), Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

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 pr
     otection.
     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# 10025-77-1: No information available.
     CAS# 7705-08-0: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 10025-77-1 (listed as Iron salts (soluble)) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 7705-08-0 (listed as Iron salts (soluble)) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #5 Date: 1/12/2005

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