FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- FERRIC CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-682-6677
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-682-6677
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES IRRITATION

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN W/PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.FOR EYES,CALL A PHYSICIAN.IF
    SWALLOWED IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS FUMES OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IN A
    FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL OR MECHANICAL(GENERAL)-ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:280-285C
Spec Gravity:2.80
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT YELLOW MASS(LUMP)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE WHEN HEATED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
    LOCAL,STATE,AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND
    LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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