FERRIC CHLORIDE- Drinking Water Grade

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Reddish brown liquid, slight iron / acid odor. Danger! Corrosive material. Causes burns. Reacts with metals to release flammable hydrogen gas. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed in large amounts. Effects may be delayed.

Potential health effects

Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, digestive system. Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure: Inhalation: ~ Vapors and mists may be corrosive or irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, shortness of breath, lung inflammation and pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation). Skin contact: Vapors, mists and liquids may cause severe irritation and/or corrosive burns to the skin. Symptoms may include dryness, discomfort or rash, deep burns and tissue damage. Eye contact: Direct eye contact may cause severe irritation, tearing. blurred vision, corrosive burns, severe damage, eye injury and permanent blindness. Ingestion: Vapors, mists and liquids are corrosive to the mouth, throat and digestive system. Ingestion may result in abnormal liver and kidney function. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, pain, diarrhea, coma and death. Effects may be delayed by up to three days. Effects of long-term (chronic) exposure: Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. Other important hazards: Eye contact may cause eye tissue discoloration. For further information on other important hazards, see TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11. [