BCCYZ - FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION

Product Identification

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K001491
MSDS Number: BCCYZ

Responsible Party
E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & COMPANY,INC.
1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Cage: DO229

Contractor
E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC
1635 BOSTON, MA 02118 US

Telephone: 800-441-7515

Cage: DO229

Ingredients

FERRIC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7705-08-0

RTECS: LJ9100000

Fraction By Weight: 30.0%

OSHA PEL 1 MG FE/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG FE/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER; CAS #7732-18-5

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 70.0%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS & SKIN IRRITATION

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATLY FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES.CALL A PHYSICIAN.FLUSH SKIN WITH WTER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & SHOES.WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.IF INGESTED,DO NOT
INDUCE VOM ITING.GET MED;USE ANTACID SUCH AS MALOX/MILK MAGN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOSED TANKS OR CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.ELIM IGN SOURCES;MFR
SPECIFIES NEUTRAIZE WITH LIME OR SODA ASH.FLUSH AREA WITH WATER TO
WATE TREATMENT SYSTEM.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN CLOSED POLYETHYLENE DRUMS &
BOTTLES.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING;DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN
OR ON CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:SOLUTION IS CORROSIVE TO MOST METALS.AVOID CONTACT
W/ALUMINUM ALLOYS,CARBON STEEL,COPPER/COPPER ALLOYS & NYLON.AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR OR MIST.BEFORE USING READ:DUPOND FECL*3SOLN PROD
BULLETIN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS W ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER APRON,RUBBER JACKET & PANTS,&
RUBBER FOOTWEAR
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MFR DATED:12/80;SP GRANGE 1.3 TO 1.4

Chemical Properties

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:223F(106C)
Vapor Pres:40
Spec Gravity:1.3500
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE BROWN LIQUID,SLIGHTLY ACIDIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:67.5

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORRODES MOST METALS RAPIDLY;AVOID STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL NOT OCCUR HOWEVER,GIVES FE OXIDE
THERML DECOMPOSION

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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