General Information
Revision date
1993-01-07
Product name
10% FERRIC CHLORIDE
Product Synonyms
Ferric trichloride, ferric perchloride, iron chloride, iron trichloride, iron perchloride . 2: COMPONENTS
CAS No.
7705-08-0
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Company Information
company name
DLOMERIEUX VITEK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW U.S. PRECAUTIONARY LABELING DANGER! May cause burns to the eyes and skin. Inhalation of mist can cause severe respiratory irritation and possible lung damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing mists. Keep container closed. INTERNATIONAL LABELING Keep out of the reach of children. In case of contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. European Community Labeling Classification: None European Community Risk-and-Safety.Phrases:-None RRsUIsswassasRAsesssas: are: N/D = Not Determined N/A = Not AppTicable Product No.: V7052, 8886~-2565307
Health hazards
INHALATION: Inhalation of mists may cause irritation to the mucous membranes and respiratory tract with sneezing, coughing, and burning of the nose and throat. SKIN CONTACT: Contact may cause irritation and possible chemical burns. There have. 5 been rare cases of skin sensitization reported. i EYE CONTACT: Contact may cause severe irritation and possible burns and brown = -- discoloration. . INGESTION: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Large amounts ingested will cause massive iron absorption which results in damage to the systemic blood vessels and liver. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: Prolonged and/or frequent exposure to ferric chloride solutions may cause dermatitis. Chronic exposures to soluble iron salts may cause | damage to the liver and pancreas. CARCINOGEN STATUS: None of the components of this product are listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Individuals with pre-existing respiratory and/or skin disease may be at increased risk from exposure to this product. 4: FIRST AID Inhalation: Immediately remove the victim to fresh air. If breathing has stopped administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, have medical personnel administer oxygen. Get immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash contacted area thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Launder clothing before re-use. Discard contaminated footwear if it cannot be decontaminated. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while holding the eyelids open to assure that the entire surface is flushed. Get immediate medical attention. Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. If conscious, rinse mouth with-water. or_-milk..Give milk -or-water to dilute. Get immediate medical attention. N/D = Not Determined . N/A = Not Applicable Product No.: V7052, 8886-256307 SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA