Electron Electronics Data Sheet

Ferric Chloride (535-464) supplied by Mega Electronics.

THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE - HOWEVER NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED IS GIVEN

SECTION 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND MANUFACTURE

NAME: FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE CRYSTALS.

PART NO: 600-011 (250g)

                                                                        600-012 (500g)

                                                                        600-013 (2.5kg)

MANUFACTURER’S/SUPPLIERS NAME, REGISTERED ADDRESS AND EMERGENCY TEL NO:

MEGA ELECTRONICS LTD., TELEPHONE: +0044 01223 893900

THE GRIP INDUSTRIAL ESTATE,

LINTON, CAMBRIDGE.

ENGLAND, CB1 6NR.

ORGANISATIONS NAME & ADDRESS AT WHICH MANUFACTURED

KEPETS GMBH. TEL: 0049 6445 5810

NORDSTRASSE 24

D-35641 SCHÖFFENGRUND

LAUFDORF.

GERMANY.

SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT %BY WT CAS & EEC Nos: HAZARD R PHRASE NOS:

FERRIC 100 N/A Xn Irritating to eyes

CHLORIDE & skin.

HEXAHYDRATE

SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

MAY BE CORROSIVE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, EYES AND SKIN. ITS EFFECTS ARE SIMILAR TO THOSE OF ANY CAUSTIC SUBSTANCE. THE ESTIMATED ONE TIME LETHAL DOSE FOR 70 kg MAN IS 30g.

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:

MOVE TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP AT REST. IF RECOVERY IS NOT RAPID, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

SKIN CONTACT:

REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS AND PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

EYE CONTACT:

FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION

INGESTION:

RINSE MOUTH OUT WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

MEDICAL NOTES: N/A

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA

NON FLAMMABLE, SO NO LIMITATIONS

COMBUSTION PRODUCTS

N/A

FIRE/EXPLOSION SCENARIOS

DECOMPOSES TO RELEASE CI AND HCI

SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTERS

SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE WORN.

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PROTECTION

REFER TO SECTION 8; PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS .

AVOID ENTRY INTO DRAINS & WATERWAYS.

WORKPLACE PRECAUTIONS N/A

METHODS FOR CLEARING UP: SWEEP AND GATHER PRODUCT; AVOID GENERATION OF DUST.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

PREFERABLY HANDLE IN CONFINED SPACES. IF USING LARGE QUANTITIES, USE NON CORROSIVE EQUIPMENT.

STORAGE INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (TEMPERATURE, VENTILATION, ETC)

STORE IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS. KEEP IN WELL VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM REACTIVE SUBSTANCES.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS/ VENTILATION

NORMAL GOOD ROOM VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

N/A

EYE PROTECTION

RECOMMENDED SPLASHPROOF GOGGLES

HAND PROTECTION

RECOMMENDED IMPERVIOUS GLOVES e.g. NITRILE.

SKIN PROTECTION

RECOMMENDED IN FORM OF COVERALLS.

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE: CRYSTALS COLOUR: YELLOW / BROWN

ODOUR: NONE ACIDITY/ALKALINITY pH: 2.0

(Molar aqueous solution)

BOILING POINT lm1-ºC:280-285 (1013mbar)

MELTING POINT ºC: 0-37

FLASH POINT ºC (Open/Closed Cup): N.A.

AUTOIGNITION TEMP ºC: N.A.

THERMAL DECOMPOSITION TEMP ºC: 0-160

OXIDISING PROPERTIES: STRONG OXIDISER

EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NON FLAMMABLE

EXPLOSIVE LIMITS AT at 25ºC (% VOL IN AIR)

LOWER: UPPER:

RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.66 SOLID CONTENT %:

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 920g /L at 20ºC

INSOLUBILITY IN ALCOHOL, ETHER AND ACETONE.

VOLATILE CONTENT

VAPOUR PRESSURE mmHg at 20ºC

RELATIVE VAPOUR DENSITY (air = 1):

(of principle component and name):

EVAPORATION RATE CONDUCTIVITY:

(n-butyl acetate = 1):

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY PROPERTIES

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NONE

MATERIALS TO AVOID: SOLUTIONS OF FERRIC CHLORIDE ACT AS AN ACID AND ARE POWERFUL OXIDISING AGENTS, DISSOLVING THE MAJORITY OF METALS (Cu, Ni, Sn, Pb, Mn, Fe, Co, etc)

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: INCLUDE DI AND HCI

HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION WILL NOT OCCUR

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

EFFECT OF EYE CONTACT:

IRRITATION, TEARING, REDNESS, RISK OF BURNS.

EFFECT OF SKIN CONTACT:

IRRITATION WHEN IN CONTACT WITH DAMP SKIN, RISK OF BURNS, RISK OF DERMATITIS AFTER REPEATED CONTACT. PERSISTENT PIGMENTATION OF SKIN ON REPEATED CONTACT.

EFFECT OF INHALATION:

IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT. COUGHING AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING AFTER PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE ULCERATION OF THE NOSE AND BROWN STAINING OF THE TEETH.

EFFECT OF INGESTION:

LOW PROBABILITY OF RISK DUE TO ACRID TASTE IRRITATION AND BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH. NAUSEA, VOMITING, STOMACH CRAMPS AND DIARRHOEA. RISK OF SHOCK.

LD50 (ORAL HUMAN): 30g / 70kg (est.)

LD50 (ORAL RAT): 900mg / kg.

LD50 (ORAL MOUSE): 440mg / kg.

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Possible environmental effects and behaviour/ODP/aquatic toxicity.

EC50 (DAPHNIA): 7.3mg / 1 (iron)

LC50 (FISH): 26mg / 1 (iron)

ODP: N.A. - No other data available.

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Safe disposal of product, its residues and packaging materials:

In accordance with local regulations via licensed contractor.

May be neutralised to neutral pH.

Dispose in a controlled landfill site.

See also Sections 7 & 8 for handling precautions and personal protection where applicable.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not restricted

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

INDICATION OF DANGER: BLACK St. ANDREW’S CROSS, HARMFUL

CONTAINS: FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

RISK PHRASE NOs & WORDS:

36/39 Irritating to eyes and skin.

SAFETY PHRASE NOs & WORDS:

S26 In case of contact with eyes / rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice

S26/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection

OTHER INFORMATION

RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS: Use only as directed.