FUNDICIONES, C.A.
CODE:
Department of Quality Control
Product: Ferric TITLE: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET- MSDS
Chloride in water
solution
Section I. General information
Name of product: Ferric Chloride in Water Solution
Supplier: Zn Fundiciones, C.A.
Av. Dos Parcela G-24, Zona Industrial Santa Cruz.
Edo. Aragua, Telfs.: 0243-2619154 / 2618730 / 2618151
Fax: 0243-2617328
Email: znfundiciones@telcel.net.ve / znfundiciones@cantv.net
Jefe de Seguridad: cel.: 0414-4573039 (José Ovalles)
Transito: 167; Policía: 169, Guardia Nacional: 168, Bomberos: 166
Section II. Composition and information on ingredients
Name CAS N° UN
Ferric Chloride
Solution 42% 7705 2582
Section III. Identification of Risks
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
BLUE: 3, RED: 0, YELLOW: 0, WHITE: CORR
Physical condition and appearance:
Condition: Liquid, Viscous Solution; Color: Dark Amber;
Smell: Penetrating
Summary of Dangers:
The dangerousness of the product is due to its acidic nature.
Its affect is due to its corrosive property. Irritating to the
skin, corrosive to the nose and eyes. Avoid contact with
metals, a it can produce inflammable gases.
Section IV. First Aids
If in contact with eyes: Consult a specialist in such
situation. Without delay, wash eyes with normal tap water
for 15 minutes, keeping eyes wide open as you wash them;
in the event of difficulty in opening eyes, apply analgesic
eyewash.
If in contact with skin: Remove clothes and contaminated
shoes immediately, when necessary take a shower with
soap and water, wash the whole skin in contact with the
product. Seek medical attention in the event of persistent
pain or skin rash.
Ingestion: Obtain medical attention immediately.
Transferring the patient to a hospitable center.
If the person this perfectly conscious, washing the mouth
and to give it to take abundant water; No inducing the
vomit, unless the personal doctor indicate it himself.
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Synonyms: N/A
Uses of the Material:
Chemistry: Raw material for Coloring
Decolorizing agent in the refinery of
Oil and Grease
Oxidizer Agent for Organic Industry
Waters Treatment: As a Clotting Agent
N° Guide Chemical formula Exposure Limits
154 FeCl3 Corrosive
Methods of Exposure:
If in contact with eyes: it can produce blisters on eyelids,
intense irritation, eye watering,
Redness of the eyes. It can produce grievous bodily harm
and/or permanent lost of vision
If in contact with Skin: Irritation, in the event of lingering
contact, risk of it ulceration and with repeated contacts,
allergic dermatitis. It can cause permanent pigmentation.
Ingestion: not very probable risk because of strong smell.
It can cause intense irritation and risk of ulcers in the
mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. It causes nauseas,
vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation: intense Irritation to the nose and throat,
coughing and difficulty in breathing. In the event of
repeated and lingering exposure, risk of throat illness,
bleeding from the nose, chronic bronchitis and coloration
of teeth.
If the person is unconscious, place on the right side in a
lateral position, undress; apply cardio-breathing
resuscitation (C.B.R.) or give oxygen if necessary.
Avoid the person's cooling, cover with a blanket.
Inhalation: Consult a doctor immediately. Move the
affected person away from the contaminated area; carry the
person in an up right position to a place with fresh air,
ventilated and calm. Apply breathing resuscitation or give
oxygen when necessary, avoid the patient's cooling,
covering the person with a blanket and seek immediate
medical care.
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Section V. Measures to take in the event of Accidental Section VI. Physical and chemical condition
Spills
Personal properly trained and protected must participate in Appearance: viscous Liquid
operations of containment of spills. It should be to Color: Dark Amber
eliminate the loss without exposing the personnel. Smell: Penetrating
Disperse the vapors and gases with water. Boiling Temperature: 120 °C
Freezing Temperature: -9 °C
Methods of cleaning: If possible, contain the largest Point of Inflammation: N/A
quantity of the liquid with sand and dirt. Remove the Density to 25 °C: 1.36-1.45
product by mechanical means in appropriate receptacle, Molecular weight: 162.2 g/mol
seal and label. Wash the area with abundant water. Solubility in water: infinite
Concentration: to 35% at 42% according to injunction of
the customer.

Section VII. Fire and Explosion Risk Section VIII. Control of Exposure and Personal
Protection
Point of Fire: None Technical Measures: Aeration of location. If the risk of leaks
exists, provide face masks to avoid breathing vapors.
Class of Risks: NFPA (See Rhombus section I, General Personal protection: Breathing:
Information) Face mask with type B filter; if the risk of decomposition
Means of Extinction of Fire: Non Fuel exists, self- contained breathing equipment are necessary in
the following cases: in confined environment, or in places
Risk of Fire and Explosion: Ferric Chloride is none with insufficient oxygen, use no other face mask than those
inflammable; however, in contact with metals produces that provide appropriate protection; only use breathing
inflammable gases. filters according to national and international norms
(COVENIN 1056)
Equipments for Protection in the event of Fires: Self- Hands: Use protective gloves resistant to chemical agents.
contained breathing Equipment, anti-corrosive clothing. Approved materials: PVC, Neoprene, and Rubber.
Eyes: Safety goggles for chemical risks and face masks in the
event of splashes.
Skin: working clothes that completely cover. Materials:
Completely or partly made of PVC, Neoprene.

Section IX. Data of Reactivity Section X. Ecological information

Stability: (conditions to avoid). Avoid direct contact with Ferric Chloride is stable under certain conditions; however,
metals, general concentration of dangerous vapors. in the event of decomposition produces dangerous gases that
affect the environment.
Incompatibility: (substantiate that contact should be
avoided). Metals, strong base agents, oxidizers.
Dangerous decomposing products: Hydrogen Chloride and
hydrochloric acid.

Other information: corrosive action on many metals. In

contact with strong bases or alkaline materials can cause
violent reactions or explosions. Ex-theoretical reaction
with base agents. Vapors heavier than air expand on the
floor.
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Department of Quality Control
Product: Ferric TITLE: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET- MSDS
Chloride in water
solution
Section XI. Handling of Waste
Disposal of waste material, should comply with the entire Keep product far a way from substances that react with the
national, state and local regulations.
Dilution and contamination of product can cause changes in with the product.
physical and chemical properties.
Section XIII. Transportation
Should be in fiber glass containers covered with anti
corrosive or metal resins covered with rubber. And for
application by costumers, in plastic drums or PVC. Safety
valve storage should be available to avoid internal over
pressurization.
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Section XII. Managing and Storing
product. Avoid contact with metals. Preferably siphon using
gravity or a pump. Use equipments made with material compatible
Store in a well ventilated place. Conserve in closed container far
away from sources of heat and reactive substances.
Other Cautions: Warn personnel of the dangers of the product.
Section XIV. Another Reports
The information contained in this document is presumed that he
is hurry according to sources looked up to issuing date. The
company does not become responsible by force interpretation or
the abuse of the information contained in this sheet.
The use of this information, the same way that you prepare them
of utilization of the product, they escape to the company control,
therefore the user is in the obligation to determine if necessary
safenesses for the use of the product come true .
The information refers to only the specified product itself and it
can not be fit to combinations with another products in distinct
processes that concretely one describe of or.