General Information
Revision date
2015-04-09
Product name
Ferric Chloride
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In-vitro Diagnostics
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident, contact BD Diagnostic
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BD Diagnostic Systems
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Technical_Services@bd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC C; Corrosive R34: Causes burns. Xi; Irritant R37-41: Irritating to respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
ferric chloride
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P280 Wear eye protection / face protection. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations. · NFPA ratings (scale 0-4) Health = 2 0 Flammability = 0 2 1 Reactivity = 1 · HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 REACTIVITY 1 Reactivity = 1
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable US (Contd. on page 3) (Contd. of page 2)
