Name: | Iron(iii) chloride hexahydrate p.a. Material Safety Data Sheet |
Synonym: | Ferric chloride hexahydrat |
CAS: | 10025-77-1 |
Section 1 - Chemical Product MSDS Name:Iron(iii) chloride hexahydrate p.a. Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Ferric chloride hexahydrat
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
10025-77-1 | Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate | p.a. | unlisted |
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:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
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.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Corrosives area.
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# 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: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical State: Powder and chunks
Color: orange
Odor: Not available.
pH: 2 (0.1 M in water)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 280 - 285 deg C @760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 37 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: 920 g/l (20C)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: Cl3Fe.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 270.29
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals, allyl chloride, ethylene oxide, potassium, sodium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, oxides of iron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS#:
CAS# 10025-77-1: NO5425000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Iron(III) chloride hexahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity:
logPOW: -4
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3260
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3260
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 3260
Packing group: III
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 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
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# 10025-77-1: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 10025-77-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
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)).
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A