MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
CALIFORNIA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
DATE PREPARED: March 3, 2003
FERROUS CHLORIDE, SOLUTION Product Number: None
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Ferrous Chloride, Solution
Product Number: None
Chemical Name/Synonyms: Iron II Chloride, Solution
Chemical Formula: FeCl2
Cas Number: 7758-94-3
Manufacturer:
CALIFORNIA WATER Technologies, Inc.
8851 Dice Road
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
telephone: (866) 337-7427 (for product information)
fax: (562) 698-8036
HS Tariff Classification Number: data not available
Tax ID Number: data not available
**FOR TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY ONLY, 24 HOURS EVERYDAY, CALL**
**CHEMTREC, 1-800-424-9300**
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS Registry # % by weight
Ferrous Chloride 7758-94-3 16 - 37
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 <6.0
Water 7732-18-5 Balance
Hazardous Ingredients: Ferrous Chloride, Hydrochloric Acid
Exposure Limits (ppm):
Component OSHA TLV ACGIH TLV NIOSH
Ferrous Chloride 1 mg/m , 1 mg/m , 1 mg/m , (as soluble iron salts)
3 3 3
8-hr TWA 8-hr TWA 8-hr TWA
Hydrochloric Acid 5 ppm ceiling 5 ppm ceiling 100 ppm, IDLH
(As hydrogen chloride gas)
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
A greenish yellow liquid with a slight odor of iron/acid. Avoid inhaling concentrated vapor or mist, may cause irritation of
respiratory tract. May result in severe liver and/or kidney damage, if swallowed, and can be fatal. Do not induce vomiting.
Avoid contact with skin. Liquid, mist, or vapor can cause immediate irritation or corrosive burns to all human tissue. Contact
with eyes can result in permanent visual loss unless removed quickly by thorough irrigation with water. Contain spills and keep
liquid out of water sources. See Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6.
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Potential Health Effects (Acute and Chronic)
INHALATION: Inhalation of concentrated mist or vapor may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.
INGESTION: Ingestion may cause severe liver and/or kidney damage, and may be fatal.
DIRECT CONTACT: The product is an irritant. Contact may include irritation with dryness, discomfort or
rash. Ferrous chloride has been infrequently associated with skin sensitization in humans. Extensive
exposure could lead to skin ulceration. Severity is generally determined by the concentration and
temperature of the solution and duration of exposure
DIRECT EYE CONTACT: Contact with eyes may cause irritation and tearing and eye tissue discoloration,
and may result in permanent visual loss unless removed quickly by thorough irrigation with water.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.
CARCINOGENS (NTP, IARC, or OSHA): None
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, perform artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
INGESTION: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim water or milk. Call a physician or poison
control center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
DIRECT CONTACT: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing. Get immediate medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse.
DIRECT EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Hold eyelids apart to
ensure complete irrigation of eye/lid tissue. Get immediate medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
Flammability: Product not flammable.
Flash Point: not applicable
Method used: TCC
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: data not available
AUTOFLAMMABILITY: not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: not applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS, % BY VOLUME:
Lower flammable limit: not applicable
Upper flammable limit: not applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This product will not support combustion. Use water spray, fog, foam, dry
chemical, CO2 or other agents as appropriate for surrounding fire. Keep container cool.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate
hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. During fire, irritating and toxic gases of
hydrogen chloride may be generated as dried material decomposes. Cool exterior of storage tanks.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT/STATIC DISCHARGE: not applicable
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill in order to prevent contamination of waterway; neutralize with appropriate alkali such as lime or soda
ash. Dispose of neutralized product in accordance with applicable regulations to waste treatment system. Spills of
1000 pounds (454 kilograms) or more must be reported to the National Response Center, (800) 424-8802. If
water pollution occurs, notify the appropriate authorities.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store away from heat, strong alkalis and alkali metals. Keep containers closed and dry. Protect container from
physical damage. Do not strike containers or fittings with tools or hard objects. Avoid breathing vapors and/or
mist. Avoid making contact with eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling. Emptied container may retain
vapor and product residue. See Section 10 for type of packaging material to avoid.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Provide good general room ventilation to minimize exposure to vapors and mist.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved, full face respirator as appropriate. Consult
respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate equipment.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Wear impervious rubber gloves.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear splash proof chemical safety goggles. Do not wear contact lenses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear protective clothing to minimize skin contact. Full-face shield
and rubber footwear, acid resistant hood and full-body suit recommended as appropriate. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Avoid breathing fumes. Use gloves when handling.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: None.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: green-yellow
Odor: slightly iron/acid
Odor Threshold: data not available
Physical State: liquid
Vapor Pressure (REID): negligible
Specific Gravity: 20% solution = 1.200 at 17.50 C (water = 1)
Solubility in Water: complete
pH: <2.0
Boiling Point: >2120 F or >1000 C
Vapor Density: not applicable (Air = 1)
Evaporation Rate: <1 (Butyl Acetate = 1)
Melting Point: 20% solution = -580 F
Coefficient of Water/ Oil Distribution: data not available
Viscosity: data not available
% Solids: data not available
% VOC: data not available
For information on FLASH POINT, FLAMMABILITY, OXIDIZING PROPERTIES,
AUTOFLAMMABILITY, and EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES, please see Section 5.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
GENERAL: This product is stable and hazardous polymerization will not occur.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS AND CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Material is stable when properly
handled. Material is acidic and corrodes most metals. Avoid contact with strong alkalis, alkali metals and
strong oxidizers. Can react violently with Ethylene Oxide, Potassium and Sodium.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None at normal handling temperatures. May release toxic
hydrogen chloride gas when dry solids are heated to decomposition.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Oral Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) = 900 mg/kg (based on Iron toxicity)
LC50: no data available
Immediate Effects: Can cause severe liver and/or kidney damage if swallowed, and may even be fatal.
See Section 3 for other immediate health hazards.
Carcinogenicity: not applicable
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Chronic Hazard Level: Mild chronic irritant in 2 - 5 month studies, trout showed growth decreases and
invertebrates effects: reproduction at 12 and 3 ppm, respectively. For daphnids, reduction was 16% at 4.38
ppm Fe. Marine waters should not exceed 0.3 ppm Fe.
Chronic Plant Toxicity Limit: 1000 ppm
Potential for Accumulation:
Concentration factors for iron:
marine freshwater
plants 50,000 5000
invertebrates 20,000 3200
fish 3000 300
Half-life in total human body = 800 days
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Limit: 130 ppm (Daphnia magna)
Persistency: Can persist indefinitely
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of spilled, neutralized, or waste product, contaminated soil and other contaminated materials in
accordance with all local, state and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (Department of Transportation)
Proper Shipping Name: Ferrous Chloride, Solution
Hazard Class: 8
North America Number: NA 1760
Packing Group: II
Label:
Emergency Response Guide Book Number: 60 (1995), 154 (2000)
Corrosive: skin
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations:
OSHA:
This product is hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
SARA TITLE III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986)
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
Ingredient RQ (Reportable Quantity) TPQ
none
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Section 311/312 Hazard and Physical Hazards:
Immediate: yes Pressure: no
Delayed: no Reactivity: no
Fire: no
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
Ingredient % by Weight
hydrochloric acid <6.0
CERCLA/SUPERFUND (40 CFR 117, 302)
Ingredient RQ
ferrous chloride, (dry weight) 100 pounds
hydrochloric acid 5000 pounds
Notification to the National Response Center, Wash., D.C. (1-800-424-8802) is required if 100 pounds
or more of ferrous chloride, and/or 5000 pounds or more of hydrochloric acid is released.
RCRA: If discarded in its purchased form, this product would be a hazardous waste by listing. Under RCRA, it
is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal, whether a material containing
the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste.
DOT: Please see Section 14.
This product contains no Class I or Class II Ozone Depleting Chemicals.
State Regulations:
California data not available
Michigan data not available
International Regulations:
CANADA
WHMIS Hazard Class(es): data not available
CEPA: data not available
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all
the information required by the CPR.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The following label hazard ratings are recommended for containers of Ferrous Chloride, Solution:
(Hazard Index Key: 4 = severe; 3 = serious; 2 = moderate; 1 = slight; 0 = minimal)
NFPA HMIS
Health not rated Health 3
Flammability not rated Flammability 0
Reactivity not rated Reactivity 0
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither CALIFORNIA WATER
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Chemicals, Inc., nor any of its subsidiaries, assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All
materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein,
we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards, which exist. Consult the manufacturer for further information.
MSDS Status: The entire MSDS has been revised April 23, 2003.
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