POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION -- FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-664-0283
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:10/11/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-664-0283
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742
Country:US
Info Phone Num:516-758-0460
Emergency Phone Num:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:POLY RESEARCH CORPORATION
Address:125 CORPORATE DRIVE
Box:City:HOLTSVILLE
State:NY
ZIP:11742-2007
Country:US
Phone:516-758-0460
CAGE:64713

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG (FE)/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG (FE)/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    LIVER AND/OR KIDNEY DAMAGE. SKIN OR EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS.  INHALATION MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFAC TURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FERRIC CHLORIDE IS NOT LISTED AS A
    CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTED: LIVER AND/OR KIDNEY DAMAGE.
    SKIN:BURNS, IRRITATION, REDNESS. EYES: IRRITATION, BLURRED VISION,
    PAIN, REDNESS, TEARING. INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING, WHEEZING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LOTS OF
    WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING LIDS OPEN. GET
    IMMEDIAT E MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. DUST OFF
    EXCESS BEFORE WASHING.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIXOIDE, DRY CHEMICAL. CAUTION-THIS MATERIAL
    HEATS ON CONTACT WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY RELEASE CHLORINE GAS OR HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE GAS AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AS MATERIAL DECOMPOSES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SCOOP UP & REMOVE. FLUSH AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, STRONG ALKALIS &
    ALKALI METALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED & DRY. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM
    DAMAGE. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER & MOISTURE
Other Precautions:EMPTIED CONTAINER MAY RETAIN VAPOR & PRODUCT RESIDUE.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECO MMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. DO NOT
    WEAR CONTACTS WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CERCLA RQ=1000 LBS.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:606F,319C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:583F,306C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:583F,306C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.898
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GREENISH/BLACK GRANULAR SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG ALKALIS, ALKALI METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES. DLA-HMIS: AVOID
    EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE/WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
    HYDROGEN GAS ON CONTACT WITH WATER OR STEAM.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF SPILLED, NEUTRALIZED, OR WASTE
    PRODUCT CONTAMINATED SOIL & OTHER CONTAMINATED MATERIALS IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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