FERRIC CHLORIDE, 42º BAUMÉ

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

PRECAUTIONARY RATINGS 0 = LEAST HEALTH: 3 1 = SLIGHT FIRE: 0 2 = MODERATE REACTIVITY: 1 3 = HIGH SPECIFIC HAZARD: N/A 4 = EXTREME EMERGENCY CONTACT: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 Emergency Overview DANGER! CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. VAPOR IRRITATING TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. AFFECTS THE LIVER.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Corrosive! Inhalation of vapors can cause coughing, choking, inflammation of the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract, and in severe cases, pulmonary edema, circulatory failure, and death. Ingestion: Ingestion can cause immediate pain and burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and in severe cases, death. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning. Liver damage, coma and death may follow, sometimes delayed as long as three days. Skin Contact: Can cause redness, pain, and severe skin burns. Concentrated solutions cause deep ulcers and discolor skin. Eye Contact: Vapors are irritating and may cause damage to the eyes. Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage. Chronic Exposure: Excessive exposure to vapors may cause erosion of teeth. Repeated ingestion may cause liver damage. Prolonged exposure of the eyes may cause discoloration. CARCINOGENICITY: IARC: IARC Group 3 - not classifiable