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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
NAME: FERRIC
CHLORIDE-40%
FORMULA: FeCl3 M.W. = 162.22
SYNONYMS: Iron Chloride Solution
MANUFACTURER: PVS Technologies
SECTION 2 -
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ferric Chloride 7705-08-0 37-45% NE NO
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 <0.9% 5 ppm NO
Ferrous Chloride 7758-94-3 <0.5% 5 ppm NO
SECTION 3 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Reddish brown liquid Boiling Point (oF): 230 oF
Odor: Slight odor of iron/acid Freezing Point (oF): -50 oF
pH: ND Specific Gravity (H2O=1 @ 70oF): 1.432 (40%)
Water solubility: Complete Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: Negligible
Vapor Density (air=1): NA Volatile Organic (VOC) content: NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) >1 Freezing Point: 40% starts to crystallize with movement at +25 oF. Stationary +10 oF. For a 35% solution respective numbers are 12 oF and 42 oF.
SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point (Method): None Explosive Limits: Lower None Upper None
Flammable Limits: None Auto Ignition Temperature: None
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol resistant foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: Wear chemical protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Approach upwind to avoid toxic vapors. Cool exterior of storage tanks.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None known.
SECTION 5 REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable: X Unstable: Hazardous Polymerization: Occurs: Does not Occur: X
Conditions to Avoid: Material is stable when properly handled. Material is acidic and corrodes most metals.
Materials to Avoid: Avoid contact with strong alkalis and oxidizers
Decomposition Products: None.
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SECTION 6 HEALTH HAZARDS PROTECTIVE MEASURES FIRST AID
Carcinogen: Not Known
EYES: May cause severe burns. Use chemical goggles. In the event of contact flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye/lid tissue. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.
SKIN: May cause severe irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves and apron. Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.
INHALATION: Can be severely irritating to the respiratory system. Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: Corrosive to the digestive tract and may cause liver and kidney damage and possible death. Drink copious amounts of water. Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.
IN ALL CASES: GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.
HYGIENE: Wash
hands and face before eating or drinking.
SECTION 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE
SPILLS AND LEAKS: Utilize
full protective clothing including boots, and protective equipment as
appropriate. Contain spill in order to prevent contamination of waterways;
neutralize with lime or soda ash. Flush with water in accordance with
applicable regulations to waste treatment system. Spills of 1000 lbs or more must
be reported to the
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Protect container from physical damage. Do not strike containers or fittings with hard tools or objects. Keep container closed and dry. Store away from heat and oxidizing agents. Wash thoroughly after handling. Emptied container may retain vapor and product residue.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Rinse thoroughly with water. Replace and firmly tighten closures. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.
SECTION 8 REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Ferric Chloride Solution, 8, UN2582 PG III RQ=1000 lbs
LABEL REQUIRED Corrosive
The
information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty,
representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the
information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporations
knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation
to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume
any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being
furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before
using any product, read the container label directions as well as the
Material Safety Data Sheet.
ND Not Determined NA Not Applicable NE Not Established