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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF FERRIC CHLORIDE
| Chemical
Identification : |
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Name |
Ferric
Chloride Solution (40%+) |
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Synonyms |
Iron chloride, Iron III Chloride, Iron
Tri Chloride |
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CAS # |
7705-08-0 |
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Formula |
FeCl3 |
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Molecular Wt. |
162.2 (100% Basis) |
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Chemical Classification |
Inorganic Acidic Salt, Solution |
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ITC
Number |
28273300 |
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BIS No. |
IS 711:1970 |
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CAS No. |
7705-08-0 |
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EINECS No. |
231-729-4 |
| Physical
and Chemical Data : |
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Form |
Liquid
Solution with 40 ±
2% Ferric Chloride in water |
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Specific
Gravity |
1.42
to 1.46 at 30°C |
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Appearance |
Dark
Brown Liquid |
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Boiling
Point |
106°C (223° F) |
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PH |
<
2 (less then 2) |
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Melting
Point |
-50° C (-58° F) |
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Solubility
in Water |
Complete |
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Vapour
Pressure |
40
mmHg @ 35° C |
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% Volatile |
55-73%
(Water) |
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Evaporation
Ratio |
None
Found |
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Odor |
Slightly
Acrid |
| Fire
and Explosion Hazard data : |
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Flash
Point |
N.A. |
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Autoignition |
N.A. |
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Flammable
limit in Air |
None |
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Hazard
Class |
Non
Flammable |
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Extinguishing
media |
Will
not burn; use appropriate material for surrounding fire |
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Stability |
Stable |
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Decomposition |
Will
not occur |
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Polymerization |
Will
not occur |
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Incompatibility |
Rapid corrodes most metal , Aluminum/Aluminum
alloy Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Copper alloys. Avoid contact with
nylon |
| Emergency
and First AID data : |
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Contact
with Skin |
Wash with water, remove contaminated clothing.
If there
is skin irritation, get medical attention. |
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Contact
with Eyes |
Wash with large amount of water, lifting
the eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately. |
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Ingestion |
An
antidote should be taken immediately, such as sodium bicarbonate
or anti acid tablets to neutralize the acidity of Ferric Chloride.
Drink plenty of water but do not induce vomiting. Consult a
doctor. |
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Ventilation |
Work
area should be properly ventilated |
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Clothing |
Appropriate
clothing to prevent contact of the liquid with the skin; use
rubber gloves to protect hands |
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Eye-protection |
Use safety glass or goggles to prevents
eye contact with the solution. Eyewash should be available in
the work place. |
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Incompatibility |
Rapid corrodes.
Most metal , Aluminum/Aluminum alloy Carbon Steel, Stainless
Steel and Copper alloys. Avoid contact with nylon |
| Spills,
Leaks and disposal procedure :
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Spilled
Ferric Chloride should be flushed out with water. |
| Manufacturer
and Supplier data : |
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Manufacturer |
Sukha
Chemical Industries
Ankleshwar, Gujarat INDIA |
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Contact
person in Emergency |
Mr.
Sanjay Patel |
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