Ferrous Chloride Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (liver) exposure

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs (liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original container. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.