FEC

FERROUS CHLORIDE

CAUTIONARY RESPONSE INFORMATION 4. FIRE HAZARDS 7. SHIPPING INFORMATION

4.1 Flash Point: 7.1 Grades of Purity: Technical; 35% solution in
Common Synonyms Solid Pale green Odorless Not flammable water
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate 4.2 Flammable Limits in Air: Not flammable 7.2 Storage Temperature: Ambient
Iron dichloride
Sinks and mixes slowly with water. 4.3 Fire Extinguishing Agents: Not pertinent 7.3 Inert Atmosphere: No requirement
Iron protochloride
4.4 Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be 7.4 Venting: Open
Used: Not pertinent
Avoid inhalation. 7.5 IMO Pollution Category: Currently not available
Avoid contact with solid and dust. 4.5 Special Hazards of Combustion
Products: Irritating hydrogen chloride 7.6 Ship Type: Currently not available
Notify local health and pollution control agencies.
Protect water intakes. fumes may form in fire. 7.7 Barge Hull Type: Currently not available
4.6 Behavior in Fire: Currently not available
Not flammable. 4.7 Auto Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent 8. HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Fire
4.8 Electrical Hazards: Not pertinent 8.1 49 CFR Category: Corrosive material
4.9 Burning Rate: Not pertinent 8.2 49 CFR Class: 8
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID. 4.10 Adiabatic Flame Temperature: Currently
Exposure DUST not available
8.3 49 CFR Package Group: II
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. 4.11 Stoichometric Air to Fuel Ratio: Not 8.4 Marine Pollutant: No
If inhaled will cause difficult breathing. pertinent 8.5 NFPA Hazard Classification: Not listed
If in eyes, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water.
4.12 Flame Temperature: Currently not 8.6 EPA Reportable Quantity: 100 pounds
If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. available 8.7 EPA Pollution Category: B
4.13 Combustion Molar Ratio (Reactant to 8.8 RCRA Waste Number: Not listed
SOLID Product): Not pertinent
8.9 EPA FWPCA List: Yes
Irritating to skin and eyes. 4.14 Minimum Oxygen Concentration for
If swallowed will cause nausea and vomiting. Combustion (MOCC): Not listed
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flush affected areas with plenty of water.
IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. 5. CHEMICAL REACTIVITY 9.1 Physical State at 15° C and 1 atm: Solid
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water or milk 9.2 Molecular Weight: 198
5.1 Reactivity with Water: No reaction
and have victim induce vomiting. 9.3 Boiling Point at 1 atm: Not pertinent
IF SWALLOWED and victim is UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CONVULSIONS, 5.2 Reactivity with Common Materials:
do nothing except keep victim warm. Solutions may corrode metals. 9.4 Freezing Point: Not pertinent
5.3 Stability During Transport: Stable 9.5 Critical Temperature: Not pertinent
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE IN VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS. 5.4 Neutralizing Agents for Acids and
Water May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. Caustics: Flush with water, rinse with
9.6 Critical Pressure: Not pertinent
9.7 Specific Gravity: 1.93 at 20°C (solid)
Pollution Notify local health and wildlife officials. dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate or
Notify operators of nearby water intakes. soda ash. 9.8 Liquid Surface Tension: Not pertinent
5.5 Polymerization: Not pertinent 9.9 Liquid Water Interfacial Tension: Not
5.6 Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent pertinent
9.10 Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent
1. CORRECTIVE RESPONSE ACTIONS 2. CHEMICAL DESIGNATIONS 6. WATER POLLUTION 9.11 Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
Dilute and disperse 2.1 CG Compatibility Group: Not listed. Not pertinent
Stop discharge 2.2
.
Formula: FeCl2 4H2O 6.1 Aquatic Toxicity: 9.12 Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent
2.3 IMO/UN Designation: Not listed <38 ppm/64 hr/daphnia/toxic/fresh water
9.13 Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent
2.4 DOT ID No.: 1759 6.2 Waterfowl Toxicity: Currently not
2.5 CAS Registry No.: 7758-94-3 available 9.14 Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent
2.6 NAERG Guide No.: 154 6.3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 9.15 Heat of Solution: –18 Btu/lb = –10 cal/g =
2.7 Standard Industrial Trade Classification: Currently not available –0.42 X 105 J/kg
52329 9.16 Heat of Polymerization: Not pertinent
6.4 Food Chain Concentration Potential:
None 9.17 Heat of Fusion: 61.5 cal/g
3. HEALTH HAZARDS
6.5 GESAMP Hazard Profile: Not listed 9.18 Limiting Value: Currently not available
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment: Dust mask; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves
3.2 Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Ingestion causes 9.19 Reid Vapor Pressure: Currently not
irritation of mouth and stomach. Dust irritates eyes and may cause skin irritation on prolonged available
contact.
3.3 Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: move to fresh air. INGESTION: if large amounts are NOTES
swallowed, promptly induce vomiting and get medical help. EYES: flush with plenty of water for at
least 15 min.; get medical help promptly if ill effects develop. SKIN: wash with soap and water.
3.4 TLV-TWA: 1 mg/m3 (as iron)
3.5 TLV-STEL: Not listed.
3.6 TLV-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.7 Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; LD50 = 0.5-5 g/kg (rat)
3.8 Toxicity by Inhalation: Currently not available.
3.9 Chronic Toxicity: Currently not available
3.10 Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Currently not available
3.11 Liquid or Solid Characteristics: Currently not available
3.12 Odor Threshold: Currently not available
3.13 IDLH Value: Not listed.
3.14 OSHA PEL-TWA: Not listed.
3.15 OSHA PEL-STEL: Not listed.
3.16 OSHA PEL-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.17 EPA AEGL: Not listed

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FERROUS CHLORIDE

9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23

SATURATED LIQUID DENSITY LIQUID HEAT CAPACITY LIQUID THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY LIQUID VISCOSITY

Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per Temperature British thermal unit inch Temperature Centipoise
(degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F (degrees F) per hour-square foot-F (degrees F)

N N N N
O O O O
T T T T

P P P P
E E E E
R R R R
T T T T
I I I I
N N N N
E E E E
N N N N
T T T T

9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27

SOLUBILITY IN WATER SATURATED VAPOR PRESSURE SATURATED VAPOR DENSITY IDEAL GAS HEAT CAPACITY

Temperature Pounds per 100 pounds Temperature Pounds per square inch Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per
(degrees F) of water (degrees F) (degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F

34 50.420 N N N
36 51.140 O O O
38 51.870 T T T
40 52.590
42 53.310 P P P
44 54.030 E E E
46 54.750 R R R
48 55.480 T T T
50 56.200 I I I
52 56.920 N N N
54 57.640 E E E
56 58.370 N N N
58 59.090 T T T
60 59.810
62 60.530
64 61.250
66 61.980
68 62.700
70 63.420
72 64.139
74 64.870
76 65.589
78 66.309
80 67.030
82 67.750
84 68.480

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