SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	FERRIC CHLORIDE (anhydrous)
Catalogue No. :	AL2152	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	7705-08-0	EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :	FeCl3	HSN Code :	28273990
Synonyms :	Iron (III) Chloride, Iron trichloride, Molysite
Chemical Structure :	FeCl3
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial. For professional use only.
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Corrosive to metals, Category 1 H290 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn; R22 Xi; R41 Xi; R38 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS05 GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		FERRIC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
CAS No. :		7705-08-0
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	No additional information available

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Water spray. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	May be corrosive to metals.
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid Colour
Colour :	Dark green.
Odour :	slight odor of hydrochloric acid.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	10.1 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	-63 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	139 °C
Flash point :	30 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	8 hPa at 20 °C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	0.91 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow :	0.055
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	1.9 - 11.8 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
No additional information available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5 Incompatible materials
metals. May be corrosive to metals.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes skin irritation. pH: 10.1 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye damage. pH: 10.1 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	FERRIC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS (7705-08-0) Log Pow 0.055
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1773
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1773
UN-No. (IATA) :	1773
UN-No. (ADN) :	1773
UN-No. (RID) :	1773
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1773, FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1773, FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1773, FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1773, FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 8, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1773, FERRIC CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS, 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	III
Packing group (IMDG) :	III
Packing group (IATA) :	III
Packing group (ADN) :	III
Packing group (RID) :	III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C2 Special provision (ADR) : 590 Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T1 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAV Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Bulk (ADR) : VC1, VC2, AP7 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 2X
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : A MFAG-No : 157
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y845 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 860 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 864 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Not regulated
- Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions FERRIC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS is not on the REACH Candidate List FERRIC CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 515) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class II-1 Store unit : 5 liter Classification remarks : R10 ; Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 Met. Corr. 1 Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes serious eye damage R22 Harmful if swallowed R38 Irritating to skin R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes Xi Irritant Xn Harmful