General Information
Version
13
Revision date
2026-08-04
Product name
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate
Product Synonyms
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate; Ferrous protochloride (Crystalline/Certified)
CAS No.
13478-10-9
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original packaging Eyes 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/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
