SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEMICAL CO,INC -- FERRIC CHLORIDE 45  -- 6850-00N010402
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE 45
MSDS Date:04/01/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N010402
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEMICAL CO,INC
Address:8851 DICE ROAD
City:SANTA FE SPRINGS
State:CA
ZIP:90670
Info Phone Num:213-698-8036
Emergency Phone Num:213-698-8036
CAGE:54507
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEM CO, INC
CAGE:54507

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 42.0%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
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:NON TOXIC PROPRIETARY
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 56.5%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MILD BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
    .SKIN:WASH WITH WATER AND SODA ASH.INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY
    .INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTI
    FICIAL RESPIRATION) .

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

Flash Point:N/K 
Lower Limits:NON-FLAMM
Upper Limits:NON-FLAMM
Extinguishing Media:N/K 
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:HCL
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH WITH WATER AND SODA ASH.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT.AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES.
Other Precautions:N/K 

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE APRON AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
N/K 

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:20 MMHG
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:1.45 (WATER=1)
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN,NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:58

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCIBLE ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K 
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:RETURN TO VENDOR.

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