A Division of Campbell Brothers Limited
ABN 92 009 657 489
7-11 Burr Court
Laverton North
3026
Postal Address:
P.O Box 118, Newport
Victoria 3015
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: 61/3/9250-1000
FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION 42%
ISSUED: OCTOBER , 1999
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia.
IDENTIFICATION
Ferric Chloride Solution 42%
TRADE NAME :
Ferric Chloride Solution
OTHER NAMES :
2582
U.N. NO. :
8
DG CLASS :
2Z
HAZCHEM :
III
PACKING GROUP :
None Allocated
POISON
SCHEDULE :
Water treatment. General Chemical
USES :
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/ PROPERTIES
Appearance, odour : Reddish liquid with faint odour of hydrogen chloride.
Melting Point : Not available.
Boiling Point : 105 -110癈
Vapour Pressure (20癈) : Not available.
Specific Gravity (20癈) : 1.45
Flash Point : >160癈
Flammability Limits (%) : Not available.
Vapour Density (air=1) : 1.5kg/m3
%Volatile by volume : 58
Solubility : Completely soluble in water.
OTHER PROPERTIES
Autoignition Temp (癈) : Not available.
pH : 1 - 2
Viscosity : 13 mPa.s
Bulk Density : 1440 kg/m3
Reactivity : Highly corrosive to most metals liberating flammable hydrogen gas.
Hydrogen Chloride is produced on hydrolysis. Reactive with oxidising agents and
strong bases.
INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Ferric Chloride 7705-08-0 42%
Hydrogen Chloride 7647-01-0 <1%
Water 7732-18-5 to 100%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance
with this Safety Data Sheet and the product label where applicable.
Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:
ACUTE EFFECTS
SWALLOWED: Swallowing large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting,
diarrhoea, abdominal pain, irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and circulatory
collapse.
EYE: Liquid or vapour may cause severe eye irritation. Corrosive to eyes.
Contamination can result in permanent injury. Contact can cause corneal burns.
SKIN: Contact with skin may cause irritation. May cause staining of the skin.
INHALED: Exposure to vapour may cause irritation to mucous membrane and
respiratory tract.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
No information available.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED: Wash out mouth with plenty of water and give water to drink. DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek immediate medical assistance.
EYE: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eyelids to be held open. Seek immediate medical assistance.
SKIN: Wash contaminated skin with plenty of soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. If swelling, redness, blistering or
irritation occurs seek medical advice.
INHALED: Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty. Remove
contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume
most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. For
all but the most minor symptoms, arrange for victim to be seen by doctor as soon
as possible.
ADVICE TO DOCTOR
Treat symptomatically as for acidic material and iron salts. Can cause corneal
burns and conjunctival ulceration.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS
None established for this material. Exposure standard for constituents are:
Iron salts, soluble as Fe: TWA: 1mg/m3
Hydrogen Chloride, hydrolysis product: TWA : 7.5 mg/m3 (5ppm)
As published by the National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
(Worksafe Australia).
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ensure ventilation is adequate to maintain air concentrations below
recommended exposure standard. Avoid generating and inhaling mists. Use with
local exhaust ventilation or while wearing acid mist respirator or air supplied
mask. Keep containers closed when not in use.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapour. Wear overalls, chemical
goggles and impervious gloves. Use with adequate ventilation. Respiratory
protection is required if concentration exceeds exposure standard. Wear acid
mist respirator. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the
toilet.
FLAMMABILITY
Non combustible material.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store in cool dry, well-ventilated place. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Do not store with incompatible products such as oxidising agents, cyanides,
metals, strong bases and foodstuffs. Classified as a Class 8 Dangerous Good
according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
or Rail.
SPILLS
Increase ventilation. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye
contamination and inhalation of vapours. Contain using sand or soil - prevent run
off into drains and waterways. Use absorbent (soil, sand, vermiculite or other
inert material). Neutralise with lime or soda ash. Collect and seal in properly
labelled drums for disposal. Wash down area with large quantities of water. If
contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise the local emergency
services.
DISPOSAL
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Not flammable. Can liberate flammable hydrogen gas upon contact with most
metals. On burning will emit toxic fumes such as hydrogen chloride. Keep
containers cool with water spray. Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing
apparatus if risk of exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical
powder).
OTHER INFORMATION AND REFERENCES
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Product has low potential for bioaccumulation.
Harmful to fish and aquatic invertebrates.
TOXICITY
Oral LD50 (rat): 2900 mg/kg
Hazard Category: Irritant
RISK PHRASES
R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes
SAFETY PHRASES
S25: Avoid contact with eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
S39: Wear eye/face protection.
PRINCIPAL REFERENCE
Safety Data Sheet - Ferric Chloride Liquor 42%
Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Issued March 98
CONTACT POINT
Phone: (03) 9250 1000
Phone: 1 800 628 724 (24hr - Emergency Contact)
This MSDS has been prepared from current technical data and
summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety
information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use
the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and
consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled
and used in the workplace.
If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an
appropriate assessment can be made, the user should contact this company.
Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and
conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available
upon request
END OF MSDS NO 080
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