Material Safety Data Sheet

NFPA

HMIS

Preparation Date April 27, 2009

PPE

Revision Date 11/30/2009

Symbol(s)
Regulated

Revision Number: 2

Product Name: FERRIC CHLORIDE

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:

FERRIC CHLORIDE

Other/Generic Names:

Iron (III) Chloride

Recommended Use:

Water and wastewater treatment; odor removal; adhesive for dye; textile impression
pigment; ink and photoengraving.

Manufacturer

General Chemical, LLC

90 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054
General Chemical Performance Products Ltd.
90 East Halsey Road
Parsippany, NJ 07054

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:

Customer Service US ONLY: 800-631-8050
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm)

Further information

Customer Service CANADA ONLY: 866-543-3896

(Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm)
Emergency Telephone Number

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300 US ONLY

24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week) CANADA ONLY CALL CANUTEC: 613-996-6666
(24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful or may be fatal if swallowed.
OSHA Regulatory Status

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication

Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

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Potential Health Effects
Skin:

May cause skin irritation.

Eyes:

May cause eye irritation.

Inhalation:

Harmful by inhalation.

Ingestion:

May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component
Ferric Chloride
Hydrochloric acid

CAS-No
7705-08-0
7647-01-0

Weight %
28 - 43
<5

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye Contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact:

Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

Inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouthto-mouth method if victim has ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration
with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory
medical device. Get medical attention.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting. Give victim 2 glasses of water. Get medical attention immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Notes to Physician

Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) may be delayed.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Flash Point:
Flash Point Method:
Autoignition Temperature
Upper Flame Limit (volume % in air):
Lower Flame Limit (volume % in air):
FLAME PROPAGATION RATE (solids):
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASS:

Not applicable
Not applicable.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable

Suitable Extinguishing Media

This substance is not combustible. Use extinguishing media

appropriate for surrounding fire.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

No information available

Explosion Limits
Hazardous Combustion Products

Hydrogen chloride gas, phosphene gas if dried and then heated.

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No information available
No information available

Impact sensitivity
Sensitivity to static discharge

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

During a fire, irritating/toxic hydrogen chloride, and/or phosphene gases may be generated if material is dried and then heated to
decomposition.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear
Health 2

NFPA

Flammability 0

Instability 1

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER
RELEASE:

Absorb small spills with clay or dry material or neutralize with lime, limestone or
soda ash and collect in appropriate container for disposal. Neutralization with soda
ash can generate carbon dioxide so additional ventilation may be necessary. For
large spills, prevent entry into sewers and confined areas. Keep people away.
Isolate hazard area. Collect material and place in an appropriate container.
Neutralize residue with alkali such as soda ash, lime or limestone. Flush area with
water. Provide adequate ventilation to remove carbon dioxide resulting from
neutralization step, if present. Notify local authorities and the National Response
Center, if required.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Keep away from incompatible substances. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

Storage

Store and ship in plastic or rubber-lined containers. Storage tanks should be vented to
scrubber or exterior atmosphere. Storage facilities should have secondary containment as
required by law or regulation. Some concentrations of this product will freeze or crystallize
at low temperatures. Insulate and heat-trace storage tanks, pumps, pipes and ancillary
equipment as necessary. Product should be used within one year.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component
Ferric Chloride
7705-08-0
Hydrochloric acid
7647-01-0

ACGIH TLV

OSHA PEL

Ontario TWAEV

CEV: 2 ppm

Mexico OEL (TWA)

NIOSH IDLH

50 ppm

Use local exhaust to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.

Engineering Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection
Skin Protection
Respiratory Protection

Wear chemical safety goggles. Wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Wear impervious gloves and protective clothing, which may include boots, apron, or
protective suit as appropriate to prevent skin exposure.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 or applicable
federal/provincial requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant
respirator use. NIOSH's "Respirator Decision Logic" may be useful in determining the
suitability of various types of respirators.

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Eyewash stations and safety showers should be provided in areas of use or handling. To
identify additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, it is recommended
that a hazard assessment in accordance with the OSHA PPE Standard (29CFR1910.132)
be conducted before using this product.

General Hygiene Considerations

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

No information available
Reddish-brown
Mixture
Slight pungent odor
No information available
Liquid
<2
Not applicable
Not applicable
105 - 110 C / 220 - 230 F
Not determined
No information available
No information available
No information available
Not determined
Negligible
Not applicable
1.26 - 1.48
No information available
No information available
No information available
Mixture
max 0.78 kg FeCI3 (anhydrous) / kg water
Not applicable

Appearance
Color
Chemical Formula
Odor
Odor Threshold
Physical State
pH
Flash Point:
Autoignition Temperature
Boiling Point/Range
Melting Point/Range
Flammability Limits in Air
Explosive Properties
Oxidizing Properties
Evaporation Rate
Vapour Pressure
Vapour Density
Specific Gravity
Solubility
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Viscosity
Molecular Weight
Water Solubility
VOC Content(%)

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid

Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces.

Incompatible Products

Reacts with most metals (except Titanium and Tantalum) and

bases (alkaline materials). Material has moderate oxidizing
capability, avoid contact with strong reducting agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal decomposition of dried residues will produce hydrogen

chloride gas.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

None under normal processing

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
LD50 Oral:

Based on Ferric Chloride Solid (anhydrous):

(oral, rat): 450 mg/kg

Component Information
No information available

Irritation

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Corrosivity

No information available

Sensitization

No information available

Chronic Toxicity
Carcinogenicity

There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product

Mutagenic Effects

No information available

Reproductive Effects

No information available

Developmental Effects

No information available

Teratogenicity

No information available

Target Organ Effects

No information available

Endocrine Disruptor Information

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
TLm Daphnia 15 ppm / 96 hr fresh water / Conditions of bioassay not specified.
Component
Hydrochloric acid

Freshwater Algae

Freshwater Fish
LC50= 282 mg/L Gambusia
affinis 96 h

Persistence and Degradability

No information available

Bioaccumulation

No information available

Mobility in Environmental Media

No information available

Microtox

Water Flea

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal Methods

Review Federal, State, Provincial and Local government regulations prior to disposal. This
material exhibits the characteristic of corrosivity to metals and other building materials and
any disposal must comply with hazardous waste disposal requirements. Any residues
and/or rinse waters from cleaning of tanks, containers, piping systems and accessories may
be a hazardous characteristic waste and must be properly disposed of in accordance with
Federal, State, Provincial and Local laws. Test waste material for corrosivity, D002, prior to
disposal.

Contaminated Packaging

Empty containers should be taken for local recycling, recovery or waste disposal

US EPA Waste Number

No information available

Component

RCRA - Basis for

Listing

RCRA - D Series
Wastes

RCRA - U Series RCRA - F Series RCRA - P Series RCRA - K Series

Wastes
Wastes
Wastes
Wastes

Ferric Chloride - 7705-08-0

Hydrochloric acid - 7647-010

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Proper Shipping Name
Hazard Class
UN-No
Packing Group
Reportable Quantity (RQ):

Regulated
Ferric Chloride solution
8
UN2582
PGIII
1000 lb.

Hazard Class
UN-No
Packing Group

Regulated
8
UN2582
PGIII

DOT

TDG

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
TSCA
DSL
NDSL
ENCS

Complies
Does not Comply
Does not Comply
Does not Comply

EINECS
ELINCS

Does not Comply

Does not Comply

CHINA
KECL
PICCS
AICS

Does not Comply

Does not Comply
Does not Comply
Does not Comply

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and and Title 40n of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part
372.

SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization

Chronic Health Hazard
Acute Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Reactive Hazard

No
Yes
No
No
No

Clean Water Act

CERCLA

U.S. State Regulations

California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

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State Right-to-Know
Component
Hydrochloric acid

Massachusetts
X

New Jersey
X

Pennsylvania
X

Illinois

Rhode Island
X

Other International Regulations

No information available

Mexico - Grade
Canada

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
E Corrosive material

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared By

Kaci Rosario, Product Safety Supervisor

Preparation Date

April 27, 2009

Revision Date

11/30/2009

Revision Summary

Changes made to sections 11, 14, 15 and 16.

Disclaimer
All information, statements, data, advice and/or recommendations, including, without limitation, those relating to storage,
loading/unloading, piping and transportation (collectively referred to herein as "information") are believed to be accurate
and reliable. However, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its completeness, accuracy,
fitness for a particular purpose or any other matter, including, without limitation, that the practice or application of any
such information is free of patent infringement or other intellectual property misappropriation. General Chemical, LLC, is
not engaged in the business of providing technical, operational, engineering or safety information for a fee, and therefore,
any such information provided herein has been furnished as an accomodation and without charge. All information
provided herein is intended for use by persons having requisite knowledge, skill and experience in the chemical industry.
General Chemical, LLC, shall not be responsible or liable for the use, application or implementation of the information,
provided herein, and all such information is to be used at the risk, and in the sole judgement and discretion, of such
persons, their employees, advisors and agents.
End of MSDS

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