BJCNB - FERRIC CHLORIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/03/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F012443
MSDS Number: BJCNB

Responsible Party
BURMAH TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
PONTIAC, MI 48058

Emergency Phone: (313) 334-4747

Info Phone: (313) 334-4747

Cage: BURMA

Contractor
CLOW CORP WATER MANAGEMENT DIV
PONTIAC, MI 48058-2622 US

Telephone: 313-337-4747

Cage: 9Y834

Ingredients

FERRIC CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 7705-08-0

RTECS: LJ9100000

OSHA PEL 1 MG FE/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG FE/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE
CHEMICAL BURNS. INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE BURNS/TISSUE
DAMAGE. INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE TISSUE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE CHEMICAL
BURNS. INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE BURNS/TISSUE DAMAGE.
INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION/POSSIBLE TISSUE DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS/GET MED ATTN. INGESTION:
CALL PHYSICIAN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR ANY STANDARD TYPE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL BODY PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC GAS MAY EVOLVE AFTER EVPAORATION OF
WATER, UPON FIRE EXPOSURE. IGNITABLE RESIDUES MAY REMAIN AFTER
EVAPORATION OF WATER.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH AWAY W/WATER OR NEUTRALIZE WITH LIME OR
SODA ASH.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME, SODA ASH.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T GET INE EYES, ON SKIN, OR
CLOTHING. AVOID INHALING VAPORS, MISTS, OR SPRAYS. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP DRUMS
TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF USE CREATES MIST,
OR SPRAY.
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION TO CONTROL VAPORS, DUSTS, OR MISTS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.320
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER LIQUID; NO ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI/BASES. EXOTHERMIC REACTION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.
NEUTRALIZE DILUTED WASTE WITH AN ALKALI. DILUTE FURTHER OR
DISPOSAL. MUST FOLLOW ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DOT
HAZARD CLASS CORROSIVE MAT ERIAL UN2582.

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