MALLINCKRODT,INC -- FERRIC CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1164
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1164
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE KNOWN
CAGE:DO880
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:675 MCDONNELL BLVD
Box:5840
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63134
Country:US
Phone:314-539-1600
CAGE:37940
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:BOX M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:43061
Country:US
CAGE:DO880

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC (III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-77-1
RTECS #:NO5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:SLIGHT IRRITANT. SLIGHT INGESTION EFFECT.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR THE SUPPORTING FIRE

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH A 50-50 MIXTURE OF KAOLIN & SODA
    ASH. MIX THOROUGHLY. SPRAY WITH 6M AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE.WHEN SMOKE OF
    AMMONIUM CHLORIDE HAS SUBSIDED SCOOP THE SLURRY INTO A LARGE
    CONTAINER OF ICE WATER.NEUT RALIZE THE SOLUTION & DISPOSE OF

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE

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

Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=280.C, 536.F
Solubility in Water:246 G/100 G
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-YELLOW CRYSTALLINE LUMPS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROCHLORIC ACID LIBERATED WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SAME AS FOR SPILLS

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