MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC -- FERRIC CHLORIDE 0.025%  -- 6810-00F040071
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE 0.025%
MSDS Date:04/17/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F040071
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-987-7000/800-354-2050
Emergency Phone Num:800-354-2050/606-987-7000
CAGE:EO538
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS US 68
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0800
Country:US
Phone:606-987-7000/800-354-2050
CAGE:EO538

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 0.025%
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 1932 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GI
    UPSET.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:GI UPSET

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

First Aid:INGESTION: GIVE WATER TO DRINK. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
    EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & BREATHING EQUIPMENT
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION/FIRE
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/DRY ABSORBENT. CONTAINERIZE UNUSABLE
    MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. STORED
    IN A COOL DRY VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    PROTECT FROM FREEZING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY COVERING CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD INDUSTRIAL & PERSONAL HYGIENE & SAFETY
    PROCEDURES, AVOID ALL UNNECCESARY EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ORAL LD IS FOR FERRIC CHLORIDE.

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

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR ODORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:FREEZING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED.

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

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

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