General Information
Revision date
2009-03-04
Product name
Ferric Chloride, Hexahydrate, GR
Product Synonyms
Iron(3+) Chloride, Hexahydrate
CAS No.
10025-77-1
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. 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.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion 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. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
