SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFR CORP. -- FERRIC CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-241-1164
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1164
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFR CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC (III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-77-1
RTECS #:NO5425000
Fraction by Wt: >98%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:SLIGHT IRRITANT,SLIGHT INGESTION
    EFFECT;SKIN:REDNESS,PAIN;EYES:CORROSIVE,REDNESS,PAIN;INGEST:NAUSEA.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR SUPPORTING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTE BY THE MFR.USE SCBA IN FIRES OR IN
    CONFINED AREA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.SWEEP UP
    SPILLED SUBSTANCE AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.WASH AWAY
    REMAINDER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY PLACE.KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYES CONTACT.AVOID DUSTY
    CONDITIONS.USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY
    CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

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

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

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE NOTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE NOTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL WHEN HEATED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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