Ma t er ia l S af e t y D at a S he e t

Document name : FDS_FECL3

IRON III CHLORIDE

Reg ul at i on ( C E) N 4 5 3/ 2 01 0 and Reg ul at i on R E AC H ( C E) N 1 9 07 / 20 0 6

Mo d if ic at i o n d at e : 1 2/ 07 / 20 1 1 Cre at i o n d at e : 2 8/ 01 / 20 1 1 R v n : 1

SECTION 1 Identification of the substance/preparation and company/business :

1.1 Product identification : Product name IUPAC Nomenclature Annex VI Index N CAS N REACH Number Synonym 1.2 Product use : : : : : : : IRON CHLORIDE Iron trichloride Not indexed 7705-08-0 01-2119497998-05-0007 Ferric chloride, molyste, flores martis. Water treatment, Organic chemical catalyst, biogases production, pigments, stripper for metals, laboratory reagents, food industry, adhesives and sealants.

1.3 Corporate ID : Name Address Phone/Fax Mail address Internet address 1.4 Emergency call number : ORFILA : (33) 1 45 42 49 49 : Socit des Produits Chimiques Harbonnires : Route de Guillaucourt 80131 Harbonnires FRANCE : (33) 3 22 85 76 30 Tel (33) 3 22 85 76 31 Fax : sce.qualite@spch.fr : http://www.spch-chemicals.com

SECTION 2 Hazard identification :

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture : According to regulation (EC) 1272/2008 : Skin Corr. 2 Acute Tox. 4 Met. Corr. 1 Eye Dam. 1 : H315 Causes irritation. : H302 Harmful if swallowed.. : H290 May be corrosive to metals. : H318 Causes serious eye damage.

According to directive 67/548/EEC

: C Corrosive R22 Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes

According to directive 1999/45/EC

: Not concerned

2.2 Content labelling according to regulation (EC) 1272/2008 :

Hazard symbol Signal word

: : DANGER
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Hazard statements

: H318 Causes serious eye irritation H290 May be corrosive to metals. H315 Causes skin irritation. H302 Harmful if swallowed.

Legal warning : Prevention Intervention

Elimination 2.3 Other hazards

: P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. : P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. : P501 Dispose of contents/container in a specialized treatment center. : NA

SECTION 3 Composition/informations on compound : Product name Molecular formula Molar weight CAS number EC number (EINECS) Classification in according with CLP Skin Corr. 2 H315 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Met. Corr. 1 H290 Eye Dam. 1 H318 Concentration

IRON CHLORIDE

FeCl3

162,204 g.mol-1

7705-08-0

231-729-4

> 99%

SECTION 4 First aid : Appropriate protective equipment to the rescuers. Stay under the shower, remove immediately contaminated clothes (do not forget to remove the shoes). 4.1 First aid : Contact with skin and eyes : If on skin : Remove immediately clothes and shoes. Wash up immediately and plenty with water. Maintain victim in a quiet and heat place. Wash contaminated clothes before use. If eyes contact : Wash immediately and plenty with water during 15 mn holding the eyelids open. In all case, consult a specialist. Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting. Do not give drink If subject is unconscious, rinse mouth and lips, then hospitalised. : Remove patient to fresh air and keep warm. Victim should lie at rest. If breathing is stopped or irregular, practice artificial respiration and call a doctor. Do not ingest anything.

Inhalation

4.2 Main symptoms and effects, acute and delayed

: If swallowed :Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, gastritis hemorrhagic, necrosis of the stomach and duodenum, collapse, metabolic acidosis, acute renal disease, bleeding disorders, elevated liver, coma, convulsions, gastrointestinal sequelae.

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If inhaled : Irritation of the respiratory mucosa, eye irritation. If skin contact : Skin irritations, dermatitis persistent brown pigmentation may persist for several days leading to peeling of the affected area. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment necessary : Rinse plenty with water the area affected by the substance. Consult a doctor. SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures : 5.1 Extinguishing media : Recommended : Cool containers exposed to fire by water spraying. Prohibit ignition point at the opening of tanks. Use extinguishing measures appropriate to local conditions and the surrounding environment. : No data available.

Prohibited

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture : Hazardous combustion products : Not flammable. In contact of certain metals and when heated, there is a formation of flammable gases (hydrogen).

5.3 Advice to fire-fighter : Protective measures Special protective equipment : In contact of certain metals and water, there is a formation of flammable gases (hydrogen). : Wear autonomous respirators and waterproof protective clothes.

SECTION 6 - Action required if accidental release : 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures : To the non-rescuers Protection equipment Flame, ventilation, dust Emergency procedures To the rescuers Appropriate clothing

: Wear gloves (norm EN374-3), protection goggles, wear safety suitable clothing (against acids) : No data available : No data available

Inappropriate clothing 6.2 Environmental safety protection

: Respiratory protection in case of aerosol : suitable protective mask with appropriate cartridge type P2 or P3 (EN143) Hands protection : Waterproof protective gloves with chemical resistance (EN374-3). Water station near. Eyes protection : protective goggles wearing in all case of industrial operation. If risk of splashing : waterproof chemical goggle/facial shield. Skin protection : waterproof covering clothing. Track suit/slip-resistant boots in PVC, neoprene if splashing risk. Showers nearby. : No data available : Isolate the area. Should not be released to the environment. Treat contaminated soils. If the product contaminates waterways rivers or sewers, alert the relevant authorities in accordance with the statutory procedures.
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6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleanup : Spill : Isolate the area. If possible, without expose the personnel, try to stop the leak. In case of accidental dispersion, treat contaminated soils. : Stem. recover as much liquid dispersed using compatible hardware (see section 7 and 10). Dilute the residue with water and neutralize with lime or limestone powder. Decant the ferric hydroxide. Treat contaminated soils. For elimination, refer to section 13. After cleaning, rinse the traces with water. : No data available

Cleaning procedures

Other informations SECTION 7 Handling and storage : 7.1 Precautions for safe handling : Handling Hygiene 7.2 Storage conditions

: Handling avoiding splashing. : Clean oneself after any handling. : Keep containers closed and away from reactive products. Store at temperatures above -10 C. Provide a diked area. Recommended packing materials: PVC, steel ebonite Avoid unprotected metals : For any particular use, consult the supplier.

7.3 Particular(s) final(s) use(s)

SECTION 8 Exposure control personnal safety : 8.1 Control parameters : NELVP (Directive 98/24/EC) NELVP (Directive 2004/37/EC) BLV (Directive 98/24/EC) Other limits 8.2 Exposure control : Engineering controls Individual protective measures Eyes/face protection Skin protection : Provide ventilation/or sufficient suction in the workshops. Install devices for not exceed the exposure limits. : Security showers. Eyewash. : Wear protective goggles in all case of industrial operation. : Hands protection : Waterproof protective gloves with chemical resistance (EN374-3). Skin protection : Waterproof covering clothing. Track suit/slip-resistant boots in PVC, neoprene if splashing risk. Showers nearby. : Suitable protective mask type P2 or P3 (EN143) : Exothermic reaction with strong acids. : : : : No data available No data available No data available No data available

Respiratory protection Thermal hazards

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical characteristics : 9.1 Information on physical and chemical characteristics : Aspect Smell Odor threshold pH : : : : Dark brown liquid Lightly chlored NA <1
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Melting/freezing point Initial point and boiling range Flashpoint Evaporation rate Flammability Flammability/explosion limits Vapor pressure Vapor density Relative density Solubility Octanol/water partition coefficient Auto-flammability temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Explosive properties Oxidising properties 9.2 Other informations SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity : 10.1 Reactivity

: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

-12C 106C NA NA Non flammable NA NA No data available 1.42 g.cm-3 at 20C for an solution at 40% w/w 1.48 g.cm-3 at 20C for an solution at 45% w/w Into water : total but with an ferric hydroxide flocculation Into the solvents : very slightly soluble with the methanol and ether. NA NA 70C (with HCl formation) NA NA NA

: No data available

10.2 Chemical stability 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

10.4 Conditions to avoid 10.5 Incompatible materials

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

: Potentially exothermic. May be corrosive to metals. Metals : liberates hydrogen by reaction with metals (flammable gases). : Stable at normal use conditions : Liberates hydrogen by reaction with metals (flammable gases). Exothermic reaction with strong acids. Absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide. : Negative temperatures. Do not expose too long with free air. : Metals : Lead, aluminium, copper, tin, zinc, bronze Products : oxidizing agents, halogens, material organic, flammables materials. : Hydrogen : flammable gases.

SECTION 11 Toxicological information :

11.1 Information on toxicological effects : Acute Skin corrosion/skin irritation Serious eyes damage/eyes irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization : LD50 (oral, rat) 450 mg.kg-1 LD50 (oral, mousse) 895 mg.kg-1 : Dermal way, LD50 (mousse) > 2000 mg.kg-1 Skin corrosive : Eyes corrosive Serious injuries with possible sequelae if not washing quickly : In contact with skin : In humans: epi-negative skin tests reported few cases of skin sensitization reported. In animals (rat): not sensitizing. : Following a studies, it is not mutagen : Following a studies, it is not carcinogen. : Following a studies, it is not toxic for a reproduction. : No data available : No data available : No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific tocixity to target organs Single exposure Repeated exposure Aspiration hazards

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SECTION 12 Ecological information : 12.1 Toxicity : Fish Crustaceans Algae Other 12.2 Persistence and degradability 12.3 Bioaccumulation potential Octanol/water partition coefficient BCF 12.4 Mobility in soil : Adsorption Leaching Distribution between compartments Surface tension 12.5 PBT and vPvB assessment report : PBT assessment report vPvB assessment report : Following a studies : it is not PBT : Following a studies : it is not vPvB : : : : NA NA NA NA : : : : (Lepomis macrochirus) LC50/96h = 20 mg.l-1 (Daphnia magna) EC50/48h = 9,6 mg.l-1 (Anabaena doliolum) EC50/72h = 920 mg.l-1 No others data

: No data available. : NA : NA : NA

12.6 Other adverse effects : Photochemical ozone formation potential Photochemical ozone layer depletion potential Disrupting endocrine potential Global warming potential SECTION 13 Disposal consideration : 13.1 Waste treatment method : Suitable containers Waste substance treatment Substance treatment : PVC, steel ebonite : No data available : Dilute the residue with water and neutralize with lime or limestone powder. Decant the ferric hydroxide. Treat contaminated soils. For elimination, refer to section 13. After cleaning, rinse the traces with water. : Clean container with water. Recover wastewater for further treatment. Treat contaminated packaging in compliance with local and national regulations. : Liberates hydrogen by reaction with metals (flammable gases). Exothermic reaction with strong acids. Absorbs atmospheric carbon dioxide. : Treat in compliance with local and national regulation. : : : : No data available No data available No data available No data available

Packaging treatment

Physical/chemical influential property

Elimination and environment

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SECTION 14 Transport information : 14.1 Identification : UN number Shipping name of united nations 14.2 Hazard classification for transportation : 14.2.1 Road and waterways (RID/ADR) : Class Hazard identification number Material identification number Classification code Packaging group Labelling Legal RID/ADR 14.2.2 Seeways (code IMDG) : UN number Class Labeling Hazard identification number Packaging group Hazard sheet number Legal IMDG Marine pollutant : : : : : : : : 2582 8 Corrosive -880 III F-A S-B Iron III chloride in solution NO : : : : : : : 8 80 2582 C1 III Corrosive -8Iron III chloride in solution : 2582 : Iron III chloride in solution

14.2.3 Air (IATA) : UN number Class Labelling Packaging group PSN Packaging instructions : : : : : : 2582 8 Corrosive -8III Iron III chloride in solution Cargo aircraft : 820 Aircraft : 818

quantity = 60 litres quantity = 5 litres

SECTION 15 Statutory information : A c he mi c al sa f et y r ep o r t wa s p r ep ared as p art o f th e re g i str at io n o f t h e s ub st a nce acco r d i n g to th e RE AC H R e g ula tio n ( EC) No . 1 9 0 7 /2 0 0 6 Acco rd i n g to Re g ul at io n ( EU) No . 4 5 3 /2 0 1 0 RE AC H R e g ula tio n ( E C ) No . 1 9 0 7 /2 0 0 6

SECTION 16 Others information : Bibliographical references : CSR Category Iron Salts INRS toxicological sheet No. 154

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Section of the MSDS update All the MSDS

Classification and labelling

Type Creation in according to regulation N 453/2010 Changes according to the CSR Consortium

Date 15/11/2010

12/07/2011

Definitions : PBT vPvB Other :

: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic. : Very Persistent, Very Bioaccumulative.

Since we do not know the user's working conditions, the information supplied on this safety data sheet are based upon our current level of knowledge and upon national and Community regulations. The product must not be used for any purposes other than those listed under heading 1 without having first obtained written handling instructions. It is at all times the responsibility of the user to take all necessary measures to comply with legal requirements and local regulations. The information given on this safety data sheet must be regarded as a description of the safety requirements relating to our product and not a guarantee of its characteristics.

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