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Date of Issue : OCT 1996 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : FERRIC CHLORIDE Other Names : FERRIC TRICHLORIDE ; FERRIC PERCHLORIDE IRON TRICHLORIDE ; IRON PERCHLORIDE ; IRON (III) CHLORIDE UN No. : 1773 Dangerous Goods Class : 8 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : 2R Pack Group : III EPG : 8A1 Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Treatment of sewage and industrial wastes; etching agent for engraving, photography, and printed circuitry; condensation catalyst in Friedel-Crafts reactions; mordant; oxidising, chlorinating, and condensing agent; disinfectant; pigment; feed additive; water purification.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Brown-black powder, lumps or crystals. Very hygroscopic. Formula : FeCl3 Boiling Point : 316 deg C Melting Point : 300 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 2.898 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : 2.0 (0.1M aq soln) Solubility in water : 920 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Soluble in acetone, diethyl ether, ethanol. Insoluble in ethyl acetate. Volatises at 316 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause severe irritation of the mouth and throat. May cause low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, skin discolouration, and possible coma. Eye
May cause eye burns. Contact produces irritation, tearing and burning pain. Skin
May be absorbed through the skin. May cause severe skin irritation with possible burns, especially if skin is wet or moist. Inhaled
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. Repeated exposure may cause an increased cody load of iron, with possible chronic systemic effects. Target organs : kidneys, liver, cardiovascular system.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, rinse mouth thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. Contact a doctor or .
Eye
If in eyes, hold eyes open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs seek medical attention.
Inhaled
Remove victim to fresh air. If irritation or difficulty in breathing occurs seek medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 1872 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
TLV-TWA = 1 mg/m3 as iron
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain levels below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Respiratory - always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when handling material. Eyes - wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Skin - wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing - wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Always wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
3.4 Flammability
Non-combustible SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Store in accordance with all Commonwealth, State or Territory regulations relevant to Class 8 substances. Transport in accordance with the n Dangerous Goods Code. Keep containers tightly sealed.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1773 Class 8 Sun Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code 2R Pack Group III EPG No. 8A1 Shipping Name FERRIC CHLORIDE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R22 Harmful if swallowed. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or .
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Avoid raising dust. Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste diposal site.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Incompatible with foodstuffs and foodstuff empties, alkalis, silver salts, moisture, sulphuric acid, allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin, metals, strong oxidising agents, sodium and potassium. Stable under normal conditions of use. Reacts with water to form toxic fumes. Hazardous decomposition products include hydrogen chloride and chlorine. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Use water fog or fine water spray type extinguishers. Use media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Ecotoxicity : Stickleback (fresh water) 1.2ppm/144h (Harmful) 1.0ppm/240h (Safe) Daphnia (fresh water) TLm = 15ppm/96h
5.1 Contact Points
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