F&C SAFETY DATA SHEET Catalog No.: Product name: Ferric Chloride

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1 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Identification of the product Catalogue No.: Manufacturer/supplier identification Company: P.O.box 1428, Haifa 31013, Israel Contact for information: Tel /179 Fax Emergency Tel. No.: Fax Composition/information on ingredients Hazardous ingredients: Name according to EC directives: CAS No. EC No. Chemical name M.F M.W Percent Iron (III) chloride FeCL % Hydrochloric acid HCl % Water H 2 O % Hazard symbols: C R-phrases: 34, 41 causes burns; Risk of serious damage to eyes 3. Hazards identification 1/6

2 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. 4. First aid measures After inhalation: Rinse nose and mouth with water. Remove to fresh air. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Obtain medical attention. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water (if necessary several liters), do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Do not give liquids to an unconscious person. 5. Fire fighting measures Suitable-extinguishing media: Use extinguishing media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Special risks: Non combustible. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. The following may develop in event of fire: hydrochloric acid. Special protective equipment for fire fighting: Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. 6. Accidental release measures Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale mists/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. Procedures for cleaning/absorption: Stop leak if it can be done without risk. If possible pump up spilled material or take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. dry sand, earth, or vermiculite). Ensure that the spilled material does not enter sewers, wells, or watercourses. Place in suitable containers for disposal. Clean up affected area with water. 2/6

3 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: Environmental-protection measures: Do not allow to enter sewerage system. 7. Handling and storage Handling: The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. Storage: Containers should be of acid resistant material. Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from alkalis, metals, and strong oxidizing agents. Storage stability: approximately 1 year. 8 Exposure Controls/personal protection Specific control parameter TLV ACGIH (USA)- 1 mg Fe /m 3 OSHA PEL 1 mg Fe/m 3 Ventilation requirement: not required normally. Mechanical exhaust required to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. Personal protective equipment: Eye protection: Chemical safety goggles and face shield. Hand protection: Chemical resistant gloves. Skin protection: Protective clothing Respiratory protection: None required under normal conditions. Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Other protective equipment: Safety shower and eye bath. Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing Apply skin-protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. 9. Physical and chemical properties. Form Colour: Odour: ph value Boiling point liquid brown weak sourish approx. 0 in con. solution C 3/6

4 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: Crystallization point c (for sol of 40% FeCl 3 ) Decomposition temp C Vapour pressure not applicable Flash point none Density (25 C) g/cm 3 Solubility in water (20 C) miscible 10 Stability and reactivity Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to be avoided strong heating. Substances to be avoided Most common metals, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: hydrochloric acid. 11. Toxicological information RTECS ZC Acute toxicity LD 50 (oral, rat ): 450 mg/kg (anhydrous substance) Further toxicological information After inhalation: When vapours/aerosols are generated may cause irritation. After skin contact: irritates skin. May cause burns. After eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes. After swallowing: harmful if ingested. Swallowing may cause severe gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. Large amounts may cause cardiovascular disorder. Toxic effects on liver and kidneys. Carcinogenity: Not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, ACGIH or OSHA. 12. Ecological information LC fish 1-2 mg Fe/l (at ph ) Ecotoxic effects: The product is an inorganic substance/preparation. During hydrolysis, a precipitate of 4/6

5 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: iron hydroxide is formed in the ph-range 5 to 7. Due to this reaction the ph of the water phase is decreased. If phosphate is present, iron phosphate may form. Further ecological data: Do not allow entering waters, waste water, or soil! 13. Disposal considerations Product: There are no uniform EC Regulations for disposal of chemicals of residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies, which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. Packaging: Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. Prior to disposal, dilute with water, neutralize with lime and rinse thrice each drum or container with water, emptying completely after each washing. 14. Transport information Transport over land ADR/RID ADR/RID class : 8 Number and letter: 5 C Name of material: 2582 Ferric Chloride, solution Sea transport IMDG IMDG class: UN-No.:2582 Packaging group: III Ems: 8-08 MFAG: 700 Correct technical name: Ferric Chloride, solution Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR ICAO/IATA class: 8 UN/ID-No.: 2582 Packaging group: III Correct technical name: Ferric Chloride, solution. Hazchem Code: 2 Z 15. Regulatory information 5/6

6 , P.O.Box 1428, Haifa, Israel , Fax: Labeling according to EC Directives Symbol: C Corrosive R-phrases: 34, 41 Causes burns. Risk of serious damages to eyes. S-phrases: 26, 36/37/39 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 16. Other information Date of issue: Date of revision: All information, recommendations and suggestions herein concerning our products are based upon tests and data believed to be reliable, however, it is the users responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity and suitability for his own use of the product described herein. Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or impressed or implied is made by F&C, as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the safety and toxicity of the product nor does F&C assume any liability arising out of the use, by others, of the product referred to herein. Nor is the information herein to be construed as absolutely complete since additional information may be necessary or desirable when particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances exist or because of applicable laws or governmental regulation. 6/6