K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS, INC. -- IRON CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00N001216
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:IRON CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N001216
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS, INC.
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:(219)882-5776
CAGE:OO172
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:K.A. STEEL CHEMICALS, INC.
Phone:(219)882-5776
CAGE:OO172

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 40%
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID(1-3%)
RTECS #:MW9610000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
ACGIH TLV:C, 5 PPM

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:IRRIT,BURNS. INH:IRRIT OF RESP TRACT.
    INGEST:IRRIT OF GASTRONINTESTINAL TRACT.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: WASH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. INH: LEAVE AREA, GET
    OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGEST: DRINK LG AMTS OF WATER OR MILK OF
    MAGNESIA. CALL PHYSICIAN IN ALL CASES OF EXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL STORAGE TANK TO AVOID POSSIBLE RUPTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LATENT FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN IN
    CONTACT W/METALS DUE TO GENERATION OF HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL, WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, FLOOD
    AREA W/WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA IN
    RUBBER LINED STEEL TANKS
Other Precautions:HAVE SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH AVAILABLE NEARBY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APAPRVD CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION ESSENTIAL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS & RUBBER APRON OR OVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR ADDRESS:1 NORTH BUCHANAN, GARY, IN 46402 MAIL STATION 165.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:229F(40%)
Vapor Pres:50
Vapor Density:0.9
Spec Gravity:1.430
Solubility in Water:CONPLETE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH BROWN LIQ W/SLIGHT PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE W/WATER & NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH OR
    LIMESTONE. DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW FED, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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