Ferric Chloride Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating GHS Information Emergency Phone Number: PENCCO (979) 885-0005 CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 - 24 hours a day

Signal word

Warning Acute Toxicity, Oral - Category 4. Toxic if

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals (H290) ingested. May cause irritation to the mouth and stomach Higher doses may lead to abnormal Hazard Statement Toxic if Swallowed liver function with nausea or vomiting, stomach H301) pain, diarrhea, fast and weak pulse, lethargy, Causes severe skin dam- pallor, shock, hypertension, dilated pupils, fever, age and eye damage coma, and even death. Individuals with pre- H314) existing liver diseases may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of exposure Appearance and Odor: Reddish-brown liquid Acute Toxicity, Dermal Category with a slightly acidic odor Pro- longed contact may cause irritation and, Emergency Overview corrosive chemical possibly, burns Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled Eye or skin contact may cause irritation. Contact Eye Contact Irritation and, possibly, burns with liquid or vapor form of this chemical may cause severe injury. Avoid overexposure Inhalation — May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract, resulting in difficulty breathing Pictograms

Prevention

e Wash skin thoroughly after handling. (P264) ‘Safety Data Sheet — Ferric Chloride Solution Page 1 of 7 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. (P270) Carcinogenicity: None of the components of Avoid release to the environment. (P273) this material are listed as a carcinogen by

Response

Fire and Explosion Hazards: Substance itself If swallowed: Rinse mouth. (P301+P330) does not burn, but may decompose upon o Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/phy- heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. sician. (P312) Not considered a fire or explosion hazard. o Collect spillage (P391)

HMIS® ratings

4 = Extreme / Severe

Disposal

Considerations Health 2 3 = High/ Serious Reai = Dispose of this material and its container to ° 2 = Moderate hazardous or special waste collection point Flammability ° 1 = Slight in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulation. (P501)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to Metals (H290) ingested. May cause irritation to the mouth and Hazard Category: 1 stomach. Higher doses may lead to abnormal Hazard Statement: Toxic if Swallowed liver function with nausea or vomiting, stomach (H301) pain, diarrhea, fast and weak pulse, lethargy, Causes severe skin dam- pallor, shock, hypertension, dilated pupils, fever, age and eye damage. coma, and even death. Individuals with pre- (H314) existing liver diseases may have increased susceptibility to the toxicity of exposure. Appearance and Odor: Reddish-brown liquid Acute Toxicity, Dermal — Category with a slightly acidic odor. 4. Pro- longed contact may cause irritation and, Emergency Overview: A corrosive chemical. possibly, burns. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Eye or skin contact may cause irritation. Contact Eye Contact ~ Irritation and, possibly, burns. with liquid or vapor form of this chemical may cause severe injury. Avoid overexposure. Inhalation — May cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract, resulting in difficulty breathing. Pictograms