Name:
Iron (III) Chloride Solution
Synonym:
CAS:
7705-08-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Iron (III) Chloride Solution
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7705-08-0 | Ferric chloride | 60 | 231-729-4 |
| Hazard Symbols: XI Risk Phrases: 36/38 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. Causes eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May be absorbed through the skin. Causes skin irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause severe irritation of the mouth and throat. May cause low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, skin discoloration, and possible coma.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause liver and kidney damage. Repeated exposure may increase iron levels in the liver, spleen and lymphatic system.
Damage may occur in the spleen and liver.
Irritating to eyes and skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. Causes eye irritation and possible burns.
Skin:
May be absorbed through the skin. Causes skin irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause severe irritation of the mouth and throat. May cause low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, skin discoloration, and possible coma.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause liver and kidney 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: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
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.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
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.
Notes to Physician:
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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
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.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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 prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
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# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs 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 prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 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: Liquid
Color: dark brown
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Potassium, strong oxidizing agents, sodium, metals, allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Potassium, strong oxidizing agents, sodium, metals, allyl chloride, epichlorohydrin.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7705-08-0: LJ9100000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7705-08-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 316 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ferric chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7705-08-0: LJ9100000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7705-08-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 316 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ferric chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Water flea Daphnia: TLm = 15 ppm; 96 Hr; fresh waterFish: Striped bass: LC50 = 6 mg/L; 24-96 Hr; Static bioassay (as iron)Fish: Striped bass: LC50 = 4 mg/L; 24-96 Hr; Static bioassay (as iron)
Water flea Daphnia: TLm = 15 ppm; 96 Hr; fresh waterFish: Striped bass: LC50 = 6 mg/L; 24-96 Hr; Static bioassay (as iron)Fish: Striped bass: LC50 = 4 mg/L; 24-96 Hr; Static bioassay (as iron)
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: FERRIC CHLORIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2582
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: FERRIC CHLORIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2582
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: FERRIC CHLORIDE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 2582
Packing group: III
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: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7705-08-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 7705-08-0 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7705-08-0 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
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CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
