Ferric Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H302+H332, H314, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Dark brown liquid. Acidic odour Most important hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas. Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin. Inhalation of fumes may result in metal fume fever, a flu-like illness.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Dark brown liquid. Acidic odour. Most important hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification: Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 4 (mist) Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation, CNS)