ICSC 1499 - FERRIC CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

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FERRIC CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 1499 (April 2004)
Iron chloride Iron trichloride Iron(III) chloride Flores martis Molysite

CAS #: 7705-08-0

UN #: 1773

EC Number: 231-729-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong bases and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

FERRIC CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1499

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLACK-TO-BROWN HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes above 200°C . This produces toxic and corrosive gases including chlorine and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on contact with water. This produces hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with alkali metals, allyl chloride, ethylene oxide, styrene and bases. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks metal. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: FeCl₃ Molecular mass: 162.2 Melting point: 37°C See Notes. Density: 2.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 92 (reaction) Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLACK-TO-BROWN HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 200°C . This produces toxic and corrosive gases including chlorine and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on contact with water. This produces hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a medium strong acid. Reacts violently with alkali metals, allyl chloride, ethylene oxide, styrene and bases. This generates explosion hazard. Attacks metal. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: FeCl₃
Molecular mass: 162.2
Melting point: 37°C
See Notes.
Density: 2.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 92 (reaction)
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
UN number 1773 corresponds to the anhydrous form; UN number 2582 corresponds to the solution. The apparent melting point caused by loss of crystal water is given.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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