SAFETY DATA SHEET

ISSUED NOVEMBER, 2016 (VALID 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF ISSUE)

Chemtools Ferric Chloride 
Section 1 - Identification of the Material and Supplier
Chemtools Pty Ltd Phone: 1300 738 250 (business hours)
Unit 2/14-16 Lee Holm Road Fax: 02 9623 3670
St Marys NSW 2760 www.chemtools.com.au
Chemical nature: Ferric chloride solution
Product Name: Chemtools Ferric Chloride
Product Use: Used for a range of purposes such as wastewater treatment and printing circuit
boards
Creation Date: November, 2016
Poisons Information Centre: Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia

Section 2 - Hazards Identification

Statement of Hazardous Nature
This product is classified as: Xn, Harmful. Xi, Irritating. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA.
Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
SUSMP Classification: None allocated.
ADG Classification: Class 8: Corrosive Substances.
UN Number: 2582, FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION

GHS Signal word: DANGER

Corrosive to metals Category 1
Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4
Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1
Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2/2A
HAZARD STATEMENT:
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
PREVENTION
P234: Keep only in original container.
P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
RESPONSE
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P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician.
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice.
P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine spray is
the preferred medium for large fires.
STORAGE
P405: Store locked up.
P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
DISPOSAL
P501: If they can not be recycled, dispose of contents to an approved waste disposal plant and containers to
landfill (see Section 13 of this SDS).
Emergency Overview
Physical Description & Colour: Brown liquid
Odour: No data.
Major Health Hazards: may cause serious damage to eyes, harmful if swallowed, skin irritant.

Section 3 - Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredients CAS No Conc, % TWA (mg/m3) STEL (mg/m3)
Ferric chloride 7705-08-0 42 not set not set
Water 7732-18-5 to 100 not set not set
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary slightly. Minor quantities of other non
hazardous ingredients are also possible.
The SWA TWA exposure value is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal 8 hour working day
for a 5 day working week. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is an exposure value that may be equalled (but should not be exceeded) for no
longer than 15 minutes and should not be repeated more than 4 times per day. There should be at least 60 minutes between successive exposures
at the STEL. The term "peak "is used when the TWA limit, because of the rapid action of the substance, should never be exceeded, even briefly.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

General Information:
You should call The Poisons Information Centre if you feel that you may have been poisoned, burned or irritated by
this product. The number is 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) and is available at all
times. Have this SDS with you when you call.
Inhalation: No first aid measures normally required. However, if inhalation has occurred, and irritation has
developed, remove to fresh air and observe until recovered. If irritation becomes painful or persists more than about
30 minutes, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash gently and thoroughly with warm water (use non-abrasive soap if necessary) for 10-20 minutes
or until product is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g.
watchbands and belts) and completely decontaminate them before reuse or discard. If irritation persists, repeat
flushing and seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 15 minutes or until
the product is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the
unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain medical attention immediately. Take special care if exposed person is wearing
contact lenses.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Wash mouth with water and contact a Poisons Information
Centre, or call a doctor.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Fire and Explosion Hazards: The major hazard in fires is usually inhalation of heated and toxic or oxygen
deficient (or both), fire gases. There is little risk of an explosion from this product if commercial quantities are involved
in a fire.
This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong heating.
Fire decomposition products from this product may be toxic if inhaled. Take appropriate protective measures.
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Extinguishing Media: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials. Water fog or fine
spray is the preferred medium for large fires. Try to contain spills, minimise spillage entering drains or water courses.
Fire Fighting: If a significant quantity of this product is involved in a fire, call the fire brigade. There is little danger of
a violent reaction or explosion if significant quantities of this product are involved in a fire. Recommended personal
protective equipment is liquid-tight chemical protective clothing and breathing apparatus.
Flash point: Will not burn until water component is driven off.
Upper Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Lower Flammability Limit: Does not burn.
Autoignition temperature: Does not burn.
Flammability Class: Does not burn.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Accidental release: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. Evacuate
the spill area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Wear full protective chemically resistant
clothing including eye/face protection, gauntlets and self contained breathing apparatus. See below under Personal
Protection regarding Australian Standards relating to personal protective equipment. Suitable materials for protective
clothing include no specific manufacturer recommendations. Use impermeable gloves with care. Eye/face protective
equipment should comprise, as a minimum, protective goggles. If there is a significant chance that vapours or mists
are likely to build up in the cleanup area, we recommend that you use a respirator. Usually, no respirator is necessary
when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult the Australian Standard mentioned below (section
8). Otherwise, not normally necessary.
Stop leak if safe to do so, and contain spill. Absorb onto sand, vermiculite or other suitable absorbent material. If spill
is too large or if absorbent material is not available, try to create a dike to stop material spreading or going into drains
or waterways. Because of the corrosiveness of this product, special personal care should be taken in any cleanup
operation. Sweep up and shovel or collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling or salvage, and
dispose of promptly. Recycle containers wherever possible after careful cleaning. After spills, wash area preventing
runoff from entering drains. If a significant quantity of material enters drains, advise emergency services. This material
may be suitable for approved landfill. Ensure legality of disposal by consulting regulations prior to disposal.
Thoroughly launder protective clothing before storage or re-use. Advise laundry of nature of contamination when
sending contaminated clothing to laundry.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep exposure to this product to a minimum, and minimise the quantities kept in work areas. Check
Section 8 of this SDS for details of personal protective measures, and make sure that those measures are followed.
The measures detailed below under "Storage" should be followed during handling in order to minimise risks to
persons using the product in the workplace. Also, avoid contact or contamination of product with incompatible
materials listed in Section 10.
Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Check containers periodically for corrosion and leaks. Containers
should be kept closed in order to minimise contamination. Make sure that the product does not come into contact with
substances listed under "Incompatibilities" in Section 10. If you keep more than 10000kg or L of Dangerous Goods of
Packaging Group III, you may be required to license the premises or notify your Dangerous Goods authority. If you
have any doubts, we suggest you contact your Dangerous Goods authority in order to clarify your obligations. Check
packaging - there may be further storage instructions on the label.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
The following Australian Standards will provide general advice regarding safety clothing and equipment:
Respiratory equipment: AS/NZS 1715, Protective Gloves: AS 2161, Occupational Protective Clothing: AS/NZS 4501
set 2008, Industrial Eye Protection: AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337, Occupational Protective Footwear: AS/NZS2210.
Exposure limits have not been established by SWA for any of the significant ingredients in this product.
No special equipment is usually needed when occasionally handling small quantities. The following instructions are
for bulk handling or where regular exposure in an occupational setting occurs without proper containment systems.
Ventilation: This product should only be used where there is ventilation that is adequate to keep exposure below
the TWA levels. If necessary, use a fan.
Eye Protection: Protective glasses or goggles must be worn when this product is being used. Failure to protect
your eyes may lead to severe harm to them or to general health. Emergency eye wash facilities must also be
available in an area close to where this product is being used.
Skin Protection: Prevent skin contact by wearing impervious gloves, clothes and, preferably, apron. Make sure that
all skin areas are covered. See below for suitable material types.

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Protective Material Types: There is no data that enables us to recommend any type except that it should be
impermeable.
Respirator: Usually, no respirator is necessary when using this product. However, if you have any doubts consult
the Australian Standard mentioned above. Otherwise, not normally necessary.
Eyebaths or eyewash stations and safety deluge showers should, if practical, be provided near to where this product
is being handled commercially.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties:
Physical Description & colour: Brown liquid
Odour: No data.
Boiling Point: Approximately 100°C at 100kPa (water component).
Freezing/Melting Point: Approximately 0°C.
Volatiles: Water component.
Vapour Pressure: 2.37 kPa at 20°C (water vapour pressure).
Vapour Density: As for water.
Specific Gravity: No data.
Water Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
pH: Acidic.
Volatility: No data.
Odour Threshold: No data.
Evaporation Rate: As for water.
Coeff Oil/water Distribution: No data
Autoignition temp: Does not burn.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: Corrosive to many metals.
Conditions to Avoid: This product should be kept in a cool place, preferably below 30°C. Keep containers tightly
closed. Keep isolated from combustible materials.
Incompatibilities: bases, zinc, tin, aluminium and their alloys.
Fire Decomposition: This product is likely to decompose only after heating to dryness, followed by further strong
heating. Combustion forms carbon dioxide, and if incomplete, carbon monoxide and possibly smoke. Water is also
formed. May form hydrogen chloride gas, other compounds of chlorine. Iron compounds. Carbon monoxide poisoning
produces headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, dimness of vision, disturbance of judgment, and
unconsciousness followed by coma and death.
Polymerisation: Polymerisation reactions are unlikely; they are not expected to occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

Local Effects:
Target Organs: There is no data to hand indicating any particular target organs.

Classification of Hazardous Ingredients

No ingredient mentioned in the HSIS Database is present in this product at hazardous concentrations.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Short Term Exposure: Available data indicates that this product is not harmful. However product may be mildly
irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation.
Skin Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is a skin irritant. Symptoms may include itchiness and reddening of contacted
skin. Other symptoms may also become evident, but if treated promptly, all should disappear once exposure has
ceased.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure.
Eye Contact:
Short Term Exposure: This product is a severe eye irritant. Symptoms may include stinging and reddening of eyes
and watering which may become copious. Other symptoms such as swelling of eyelids and blurred vision may also

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become evident. If exposure is brief, symptoms should disappear once exposure has ceased. However, lengthy
exposure or delayed treatment is likely to cause permanent damage.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure.
Ingestion:
Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this
product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product may be irritating to mucous membranes but
is unlikely to cause anything more than transient discomfort.
Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion.
Carcinogen Status:
SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA.
NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP.
IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
This product is unlikely to adversely effect the environment. Salts, acids and bases are typically diluted and
neutralised when released to the environment in small quantities.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Disposal: This product may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for
its intended use. If it has been contaminated, it may be possible to separate the contamination in some way. Only if
neither of these options is suitable, we suggest that you contact a specialist disposal company to arrange disposal,
but we recommend that it be neutralised in a controlled manner before disposal.

Section 14 - Transport Information

Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria.
UN Number: 2582, FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
Hazchem Code: 2X
Special Provisions: 223
Limited quantities: ADG 7 specifies a Limited Quantity value of 5 L for this class of product.
Dangerous Goods Class: Class 8: Corrosive Substances.
Packing Group: III
Packing Instruction: P001, IBC03, LP01
Class 8 Corrosive Substances shall not be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the same freight container with
Classes 1 (Explosives), 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet Substances), 5.1 (Oxidising Agents), 5.2 (Organic Peroxides), 6
(Toxic Substances where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids), 7 (Radioactive
Substances), Foodstuffs and foodstuff empties. They may however be loaded in the same vehicle or packed in the
same freight container with Classes 2.1 (Flammable Gases), 2.2 (Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gases), 2.3 (Poisonous
Gases), 3 (Flammable liquids), 4.1 (Flammable Solids), 4.2 (Spontaneously Combustible Substances), 6 (Toxic
Substances except where the Toxic Substances are cyanides and the Corrosives are acids) and 9 (Miscellaneous
Dangerous Goods).

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

AICS: All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations.
Section 16 - Other Information
This SDS contains only safety-related information. For other data see product literature.
Acronyms:
ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (7th edition)
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
SWA Safe Work Australia, formerly ASCC and NOHSC
CAS number Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
Hazchem Code Emergency action code of numbers and letters that provide information to emergency
services especially firefighters
IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer
NOS Not otherwise specified
NTP National Toxicology Program (USA)
R-Phrase Risk Phrase
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UN Number United Nations Number
THIS SDS SUMMARISES OUR BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD INFORMATION OF THE PRODUCT AND HOW
TO SAFELY HANDLE AND USE THE PRODUCT IN THE WORKPLACE. EACH USER MUST REVIEW THIS SDS IN THE CONTEXT OF HOW
THE PRODUCT WILL BE HANDLED AND USED IN THE WORKPLACE.
IF CLARIFICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT AN APPROPRIATE RISK ASSESSMENT CAN BE MADE,
THE USER SHOULD CONTACT THIS COMPANY SO WE CAN ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM OUR SUPPLIERS
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS SOLD IS SUBJECT TO OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, A COPY OF WHICH IS SENT
TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Please read all labels carefully before using product.

This SDS is prepared in accord with the SWA document “Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Chemicals - Code of Practice” (December 2011)
Copyright © Kilford & Kilford Pty Ltd, November, 2016.
http://www.kilford.com.au/ Phone (02)9251 4532

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