ICSC 1715 - IRON DICHLORIDE

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IRON DICHLORIDE	ICSC: 1715 (March 2009)
Iron(II) chloride Ferrous chloride

CAS #: 7758-94-3

UN #: 3260

EC Number: 231-843-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Burning sensation.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Burns.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
Ingestion	Sore throat. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	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 non-metallic containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants, alcohols and strong reducing agents. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

IRON DICHLORIDE

ICSC: 1715

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-LIGHT-GREEN HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Reacts violently with alcohols, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents. Attacks many metals in the presence of water. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride.	Formula: FeCl₂ Molecular mass: 126.8 Boiling point: 1023°C Melting point: 674°C Relative density (water = 1): 3.2 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 62.5 (good) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.15

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-LIGHT-GREEN HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Reacts violently with alcohols, strong oxidants and strong reducing agents. Attacks many metals in the presence of water. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride.

Formula: FeCl₂
Molecular mass: 126.8
Boiling point: 1023°C
Melting point: 674°C
Relative density (water = 1): 3.2
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 62.5 (good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.15

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 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 corrosive to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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