Ferric Chloride, Anhydrous, For Synthesis

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LIVER, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. CONTACT WITH WATER OR MOIST AIR LIBERATES HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Crystals.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Severely irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Eyes Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs May cause damage to the following organs: liver, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .