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Material Safety Data Sheet for Ferric Chloride
IDENTIFICATION
SUBSTANCE: Ferric Chloride, solution (PC 199 Etchant)
SYNONYMS: Iron Chloride, Iron ( III ) Chloride
CAS #: 7705-08-0
FORMULA: FeCl3
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic Acidic Salt, solution
MANUFACTURER: Gulbrandsen Co, Inc.
PO Box 508
Milford, NJ 08848
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INGREDIENTS
| INGREDIENT | CAS # | PERCENTAGE |
| Water | 7732-18-5 | 55-73% |
| Ferric Chloride | 7705-08-0 | 27-45% |
| Hydrochloric Acid | 7647-01-0 | < 1% |
ALL INGREDIENTS ARE LISTED IN THE TSCA CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE INVENTORY
PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: 106º C ( 223º F )
pH: < 1
MELTING POINT: -50º C ( -58º F )
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.3 - 1.5
VAPOR PRESSURE: 40 MM hG @ 35º C
% VOLATILE: 55 - 73% (water)
EVAPORATION RATE: none found
FORM: Liquid
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 162.2
COLOR: Orange-brown
ODOR: Slightly Acrid
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
FLASH POINT: not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR
UFL: not applicable
LFL: not applicable (% by volume)
SPECIAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Will not burn; use materials appropriate for surrounding fire
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cool exposed tanks with water
REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
DECOMPOSITION: Will not occur
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
INCOMPATIBILITY: Rapidly corrodes most metals ( Titanium is one exception ); may generate flammable, potentially explosive Hydrogen gas. Avoid contact with nylon, aluminum/aluminum alloys, carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper/copper alloys.
HEALTH HAZARDS
EXPOSURE LIMITS: Not specifically regulated as toxic or hazardous by OSHA. The ACGIH TLV for mists or dusts of soluble iron salts is 1 mg/m3 as FE (8 hour time-weighted average). TLV for hydrochloric acid is 7.5 mg/m3 ( ceiling ).
Toxic effects in animals from repeated exposure by ingestion include reduced weight gain, elevated serum iron levels, increased red blood cell counts, and iron deposition in many organs. Tests in bacterial and mammalian cell cultures demonstrate no genetic damage. Animal tests demonstrate no carcinogenicity.
Human health effects of overexposure by eye contact may include discoloration of eye tissues, eye irritation and discomfort, tearing and blurring of vision, or eye corrosion with corneal or conjuctival ulceration. Skin contact may cause skin irritation with discomfort or rash, skin burns, or ulceration. Ferric Chloride has been infrequently associated with skin sensitization in humans. Overexposure by inhalation may result in irritation of the upper respiratory passages with coughing. Ingestion may cause corrosive damage to the GI tract. Repeated ingestion of sub-lethal doses may lead to excessive deposition in the tissues accompanied by pancreatic and liver damage.
Ingestion in higher doses may lead to abnormal liver function with nausea or vomiting, reduced appetite, abdominal pain, lethargy, tarry stools, diarrhea, fast and weak pulse, hypertension, dehydration, acidosis, and coma. Temporary alteration of the heart's electrical activity may result in irregular pulse, palpitations, or inadequate circulation. If death does not occur immediately, symptoms may clear in a few hours but return within a day with cyanosis, pulmonary edema, shock, convulsions, acidosis, fever, and death.
Individuals with pre-existing diseases of the liver may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of repeated exposures.
CARCINOGENICITY: None of the components of this material are listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH.
FIRST AID
EYE: Immediately flush eyes for 15 minutes with plenty of water. Call a physician.
SKIN: Flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing; wash before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water, then an antacid. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious individual. Call a physician.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Adequate general ventilation should be provided to keep vapor and mists below exposure limits.
Wear safety glasses with side shields. Wear a face shield if possibility of material splashing or spraying exists. Where there is possibility of skin contact, use the following as appropriate: gloves impervious to material, apron, boots, hood, pants, and jacket. Wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved respirator with a dust/mist cartridge if there is potential of exposure to mists in excess of applicable limits.
SPILL / LEAK PROCEDURE
Review safety precautions before proceeding with cleanup. Use appropriate personal protection equipment.
Neutralize spill with lime (calcium hydroxide), limestone (calcium carbonate), or soda ash (sodium carbonate). CAUTION: limestone and soda ash will evolve CO2: ventilation should be provided in enclosed areas. Dike area around spill to prevent spreading; and use absorbent material to pick up spill.
CERCLA REPORTABLE DISCHARGE
1000 lbs.
DISPOSAL
Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( RCRA ), it is the responsibility of the user to determine whether a substance should be classified as a hazardous waste at the time of disposal. This is due to the fact that product use, transformation, synthesis, mixtures, etc. may change the nature of the product. Dispose of waste in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
DOT
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Ferric Chloride solution
HAZARD CLASS: Class 8
UN/NA #: UN 2582
DOT LABELS: Corrosive
DOT PLACARDS: Corrosive
PACKAGING GROUP: III
IMO
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Ferric Chloride solution
HAZARD CLASS: Corrosive material, 8
UN #: 2582
IMO LABEL: Corrosive
PACKAGING GROUP: III
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 1000 lbs.
SHIPPING CONTAINERS: Rubber-lined steel tank cars/trucks; polyethylene drums, bottles
STORAGE CONDITIONS: Keep containers closed
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: No
FIRE: No
REACTIVITY: No
PRESSURE: No
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: Yes
TOXIC CHEMICAL: No
CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: E
NFPA/HMIS RATINGS
HEALTH: 3
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
Personal protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERENCES
This Material Safety Data Sheet refers only to the specific material designated herein, and does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
MSDS compiled by: Christopher Reed Revised: 11-93 Supersedes: 08-93
ALL INGREDIENTS ARE LISTED IN THE TSCA CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE INVENTORY
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