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Identification of the Substance/Mixture and of the Company/Undertaking
1. 1.
Product Identifier
1. 2.
Product Name:
Iron(III) Chloride
Article No.:
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Relevant identified Uses of the Substance or Mixture and Uses advised against
Identified uses:
Reagent for analysis
Laboratory chemical
Uses advised against:
1. 3.
1. 4.
Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet (Producer/Importer)
Company:
Kremer Pigmente GmbH & Co. KG
Address:
Hauptstr. 41-47, 88317 Aichstetten, Germany
Tel./Fax.:
Tel +49 7565 914480, Fax +49 7565 1606
Internet:
www.kremer-pigmente.de
EMail:
[email protected]
Importer:
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Emergency No.
Emergency No.:
+49 7565 914480 (Mon-Fri 8:00 - 17:00)
2.
Hazards Identification
2. 1.
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Classification according to EC
Regulation 1272/2008
H302
Cat.: 4
H314
Cat.: 1B
H412
Cat.: 3
Classification according to EC
Regulation No. 67/548 or No. 1999/45
Harmful (Xn)
R22
Irritating (Xi)
R38
Irritating (Xi)
R41
Acute toxicity (oral), hazard category 4
Skin corrosion, hazard category 1B
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute category 3
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating to skin.
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
Possible Environmental Effects:
2. 2.
Label Elements
Classification according to EC
Regulation 1272/2008
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Hazard designation:
GHS05-2
GHS07
Signal word:
Danger
Hazard designation:
H302
H314
H412
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Safety designation:
P280
Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P302+P352
If on skin: Wash with soap and water.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses and continue rinsing.
P313
Get medical attention.
Hazardous components for labelling:
2. 3.
Other Hazards
3.
Composition/Information on Ingredients
3. 1.
Substance
3. 2.
Mixture
Chemical Characterization:
Hazardous Ingredients:
Iron(III)-Chloride-Hexahydrate (Xn; R22-38-41;
H302-314-412); REACH Reg.-Nr. 012119497998-05
CAS-Nr: 10025-77-1
EINECS-Nr: 231-729-4
EC-Nr:
Additional information:
4.
First Aid Measures
4. 1.
Description of the First Aid Measures
General information:
Intoxication symptoms may occur after several hours, therefore a
48 hour medical observation is necessary.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air. Consult physician if symptoms persist.
After skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately
with plenty of water and soap.
If irritation continues consult a physician.
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After eye contact:
Rinse open eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Consult physician.
After ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician immediately.
4. 2.
Most important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and Delayed
Symptoms:
No further information available.
Effects:
4. 3.
Indication of any Immediate Medical Attention and special Treatment needed
Treatment:
No information available.
5.
Fire-Fighting Measures
5. 1.
Extinguishing Media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use extinguishing media for surrounding fire.
Product itself does not burn.
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Water with full jet.
5. 2.
Special Hazards arising from the Substance or Mixture
Special hazards:
In case of fire: formation of hydrogen chloride.
When heated or in case of fire: formation of hazard fumes
possible.
5. 3.
Advice for Firefighters
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Further information:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water and debris separately;
avoid contamination of sewage system.
6.
Accidential Release Measures
6. 1.
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Personal precautions:
Wear appropriate protective equipment. Keep spectators away.
Avoid formation of dust.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection in case of formation of vapors/dust/aerosol.
6. 2.
Environmental Precautions
Environmental precautions:
Prevent contamination of soils, drains and surface water.
Contact local authorities if product pollutes soil or vegetation.
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Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Methods and material:
Take up mechanically and collect in suitable containers for
disposal. Avoid dust formation.
6. 4.
Reference to other Sections
Protective clothing, see Section 8.
See Section 13 for information on disposal.
7.
Handling and Storage
7. 1.
Precautions for Safe Handling
Instructions on safe handling:
Keep containers tightly closed.
Avoid formation of dust. Do not inhale dust.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Hygienic measures:
7. 2.
Conditions for Safe Storage, including any Incompatibilities
Storage conditions:
Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry and cool room.
Store the product in the original container.
Product is hygroscopic.
Protect against humidity and water.
Store between 15-25°C.
Requirements for storage areas and
containers:
Water law provisions have to be met.
Information on fire and explosion
protection:
Product is not combustible.
Do not store together with alkalis.
Keep away from sources of ignition - do not smoke.
Do not store together with: oxidants.
Storage class (VCI):
13; Non combustible solids
Further Information:
7. 3.
Specific End Use(s)
Further information:
No further information available.
8.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8. 1.
Parameters to be Controlled
Parameters to be controlled (DE):
TWA: 10 mg/m3 general dust limit inhalable fraction.
TWA-Value: 3 mg/m3 air-borne fraction (general dust limit)
Parameters to be controlled:
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Derived No-Effect Level (DNEL):
Predicted No-Effect Concentration
(PNEC):
Additional Information:
8. 2.
Exposure Controls
Technical protective measures:
Provide adequate ventilation.
Personal Protection
General protective measures:
Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Do not inhale dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Preventive skin protection by applying protective cream.
Respiratory protection:
Respirator mask required if ventilation is insufficient. Wear filter
respirator in case of short-term or low exposure, and wear a selfcontained breathing apparatus in case of long-term or higher
exposure.
Recommended: filter P2
Hand protection:
Protective gloves (EN 374)
Protective glove material:
Nitrile rubber (> 480 min, 0.11 mm).
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (EN 166).
Body protection:
Protective clothing, chemical resistant.
Environmental precautions:
Avoid contamination of sewage system, open water ways and
ground water.
9.
Physical and Chemical Properties
9. 1.
Information on Basic Physical and Chemical Properties
Form:
solid
Color:
yellow-brown
Odor:
characteristic
Odor threshold:
No information available.
pH-Value:
1 (20°C)
Melting temperature:
37°C
Boiling temperature:
280 - 285°C
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Flash point:
not applicable
Evaporation rate:
No information available.
Flammability (solid, gas):
not flammable
Upper explosion limit:
not determined
Lower explosion limit:
not determined
Vapor pressure:
not applicable
Vapor density:
No information available.
Density:
1.82 g/cm3 (20°C)
Solubility in water:
744 g/l
Coefficient of variation (nOctanol/Water):
-4 logPOW
Auto-ignition temperature:
Product is not auto-ignitable.
Decomposition temperature:
> 300°C
Viscosity, dynamic:
not applicable
Explosive properties:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Oxidizing properties:
No oxidizing properties.
Bulk density:
9. 2.
600 - 1200 kg/m3
Further Information
Solubility in solvents:
Viscosity, kinematic
Burning class:
Solvent content:
Solid content:
Particle size:
Other information:
10.
Stability and Reactivity
10.1.
Reactivity
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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Chemical Stability
Stable if used according to specifications.
10.3.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Risk of explosion with alkali metals, ethylene oxide, chlorates.
10.4.
Conditions to Avoid
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid humidity.
Do not overheat.
Thermal decomposition:
10.5.
Imcompatible Materials
Metals
Alkali metals, ethylene oxide, chlorates.
10.6.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
10.7.
Further Information
11.
Toxicological Information
11. 1.
Information on Toxicological Effects
Acute Toxicity
LD50, oral:
900 mg/kg (rat)
LD50, dermal:
No information available.
LC50, inhalation:
No information available.
Primary effects
Irritant effect on skin:
Causes severe burns.
Irritant effect on eyes:
Causes serious eye damage.
Inhalation:
Mucosal irritations.
Ingestion:
No information available
Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive toxicity:
No data available.
Cancerogenity:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
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No information available.
Specific target organ toxicity (STOT):
No data available.
Additional toxicological information:
No information available.
12.
Ecological Information
12. 1.
Aquatic Toxicity
Fish toxicity:
LC50: 23.4 mg/l (48h, Leuciscus idus)
Daphnia toxicity:
EC50: > 1 mg/l (48h, Daphnia magna; OECD 202)
Bacteria toxicity:
No data available.
Algae toxicity:
12. 2.
Persistency and Degradability
Methods for the evaluation of the biological degradability are not
applicable for inorganic substances.
12. 3.
Bioaccumulation
No bioaccumulation.
12. 4.
Mobility
No information available.
12. 5.
Results of PBT- und vPvP Assessment
Not applicable.
12. 6.
Other Adverse Effects
Water hazard class:
Behaviour in sewage systems:
Further ecological effects:
Do not let product enter waterways or sewage system.
AOX Value:
13.
Disposal Considerations
13. 1.
Waste Treatment Methods
Product:
Dispose of according to official national and local regulations.
Must not be disposed together with household garbage.
European Waste Code (EWC):
Uncleaned packaging:
Uncontaminated packaging may be recycled.
Waste Code No.:
14.
Transport Information
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14. 3.
14. 4.
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UN Number
ADR, IMDG, IATA
14. 2.
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3260
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID:
ÄTZENDER SAURER ANORGANISCHER FESTER STOFF, N.A.G.
(Eisen(III)-chlorid-Hexahydrat)
IMDG/IATA:
CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Iron(III)-chloride
hexahydrate)
Transport Hazard Classes
ADR Class:
8
Hazard no.:
8
Classification code:
C2
Tunnel no.:
E
IMDG Class (sea):
8
Hazard no.:
8
EmS No.:
F-A, S-B
IATA Class:
8
Hazard no.:
8
Packaging Group
ADR/RID:
III
IMDG:
III
IATA:
III
Environmental Hazards
Labelled with "P" according 2.10 IMDG: no
14. 6.
Special Precautions for User
Warning: corrosive substances
14. 7.
Transportation in Bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and IBC-Code
not applicable
14. 8.
Further Information
15.
Regulatory Information
15. 1.
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation specific for the Substance or Mixture
Water hazard class:
1, slightly hazardous for water (German Regulation)
Local regulations on chemical accidents:
Does not underlie the Accident Ordinance.
Employment restrictions:
Restriction and prohibition of application:
Technical instructions on air quality:
15. 2.
Chemical Safety Assessment
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A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out for this
product.
EC SVHC-List: This product does not contain a substance in the
candidate list for substances of very high concern (REACH
Regulation (EC) 1907/2006, Article 57)
15. 3.
Further Information
16.
Other Information
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance
with good hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal
regulations. This information contained herein is based on the
present state of knowledge and is intended to describe our product
from the point of view of safety requirements. It should be
therefore not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.