JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG COMPANY INC -- IRON(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1164
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IRON(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:11/03/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1164
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG COMPANY INC
Address:30 BOND STREET
City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-8099
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-521-6300
Emergency Phone Num:508-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALOG CO INC ALFA AESAR
Address:30 BOND ST
Box:City:WARD HILL
State:MA
ZIP:01835-0747
Country:US
Phone:978-521-6300
CAGE:0JVJ1

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-77-1
RTECS #:NO5425000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: IPR-MUS 260 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES BURNS. RISK OF SERIOUS DAMAGE
    TO EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE
    TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN.
    INHALATION MAY BE FATAL. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION,
    COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNG ITIS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IN CASES OF SERIOUS
    DISCOMFORT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE-FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
    OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEEK URGENT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTH ES. WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER. RINSE
    THOROUGHLY. IN CASE OS SKIN DAMAGE, SHOWN THE PHYSICIAN THE
    CONTAINER. INGESTION-RINSE OUT MOUTH & DRINK LOTS OF WATER. SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT AVAILABLE
Extinguishing Media:IN GENERAL, WATER-BASED EXTINGUISHERS SHOULD NOT BE
    USED FOR FIRES INVOLVING ORGANIC MATERIALS. USE CARBON OR DRY
    POWDER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE PRODUCT DOES NOT
    CONTAMINATE THE GROUND OR ENTER THE DRAINGAE SYSTEM. MIX WITH
    VERMICULITE OR PROPRIETARY ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER TO SEALED
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS IN
    A COOL PLACE. PRODUCT IS HYDROSCOPIC. TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
    CONTACT WITH ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:CHEMICALS SHOULD BE USED ONLY BY THOSE TRAINED IN
    HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. RUBBER GLOVES, EYE
    PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN. OPERATIONS
    SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN AN  EFFICIENT FUME HOOD OR EQUIVALENT
    SYSTM

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:AVOID INHALATION OF PRODUCT. HANDLE IN AN
    EFFICIENT FUME HOOD OR EQUIVALENT SYSTEM.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:CORROSIVE RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, SPECTACLES, FACE MASK.
Other Protective Equipment:CORROSIVE PRODUCT. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. WEAR
    CORROSIVE RESISTANT FULL ARM AND BODY PROTECTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HARMFUL-CORROSIVE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.82
Solubility in Water:91.9 G/100ML
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-ORANGE CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID).

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE VIA AN APPROVED CONTRACTOR
    AND SHOULD TAKE FULL ACCOUNT OF LOCAL REGULATIONS.-

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