SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	FERRIC CHLORIDE (hexahydrate) AR
Catalogue No. :	AL2155	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	10025-77-1	EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :	FeCl3.6H2O	HSN Code :	28274190
Synonyms :	Iron (III) chloride hexahydrate
Chemical Structure :	FeCl3.6H2O
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]
Corrosive to metals, Category 1 H290 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Full text of 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 (HEXAHYDRATE) AR/ACS
CAS No. :		10025-77-1
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. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of water/…. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label).
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/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

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 :	Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. 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
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 hands, forearms and face 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 :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid
Molecular mass :	270.3 g/mol
Colour :	Yellowish lumps.
Odour :	slight hydrochloric acid odour.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	37 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	280 - 285 °C
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	1 mm Hg at 194 °C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	1.82 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Air contact. Direct sunlight. Moisture.
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.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-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 :	No additional information available
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 hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	3260
UN-No. (IMDG) :	3260
UN-No. (IATA) :	3260
UN-No. (ADN) :	3260
UN-No. (RID) :	3260
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 3260, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 3260, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 3260, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 3260, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 3260, CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S., 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 provisions (ADR) : 274 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
Special provisions (IMDG) : 223, 274 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 Properties and observations (IMDG) : Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. MFAG-No : 154
- 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 Special provisions (IATA) : A3, A803 ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C2 Special provisions (ADN) : 274 Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C2 Special provisions (RID) : 274 Excepted quantities (RID) : E1 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (RID) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T1 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV Transport category (RID) : 3 Special provisions for carriage – Bulk (RID) : VC1, VC2, AP7 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11 Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
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 (HEXAHYDRATE) AR/ACS is not on the REACH Candidate List FERRIC CHLORIDE (HEXAHYDRATE) AR/ACS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed
Denmark
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-statements: 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