Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
<0.8%
General Information
Revision date
2016-03-24
Product name
Ferric Chloride
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Etchant for printed circuit boards and photoengraving processes
Manufacturer Name
and Importer
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Mektronics Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
support@mgchemicals.com, sales@mektronics.com.au, sds@mgchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H315, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of Hazardous Chemical GHS Categories Criteria Category Signal Pictograms Word Eye Damage 1B Danger Corrosion Corrosive to Metals 1 Warning Corrosion Skin Irritation 2 Warning Exclamation Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute 3 none none Note: The degree of severity is ranked within each hazard class from 1 (Highest Severity) to up to 5 (Lowest Severity), which is opposite to HMIS and NFPA conventions. Severity category rankings do not allow comparisons between classes.
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H318: Causes serious eye damage H290: May be corrosive to metals H315: Causes skin irritation H302: Harmful if swallowed H402: Harmful to aquatic life No symbol mandated Continued…
Precautionary statements
P102 Keep out of reach of children. P234 Keep only in original container. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear eye protection/face protection/gloves. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P305 + P351 + P338, P310 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 CENTER or doctor. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P406 Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner lining. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local/regional/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Other Criteria Hazard Statements/Precautionary Signal Pictograms Statement Word None None None None
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Categories Criteria Category Signal Pictograms Word Eye Damage 1B Danger Corrosion Corrosive to Metals 1 Warning Corrosion Skin Irritation 2 Warning Exclamation Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute 3 none Note: The degree of severity is ranked within each hazard class from 1 (Highest Severity) to up to 5 (Lowest Severity), which is opposite to HMIS and NFPA conventions. Severity category rankings do not allow comparisons between classes. Label Elements
