J T BAKER INC -- 1996, 2000 FERRIC CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE  -- 6810-00F047589
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1996, 2000 FERRIC CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:06/09/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F047589
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-77-1
RTECS #:WO5425000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. LIVER DAMAGE. HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED/INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, BURNS TO MOUTH & THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    CPR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH SKIN	W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.  OES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. W/CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER.
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS OUT
    OF SUN & AWAY FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATH
    DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV.
    AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1MG, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
    IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESPIRATOR, SCBA IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:536F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:98F
Spec Gravity:1.82
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-BROWN TO ORANGE CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMMON METALS, STRONG BASES, SODIUM, POTASSIUM, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, LIGHT, HEAT & SUN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. UN1773 CORROSIVE

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