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Roland F. Harriston


                                         DOD Hazardous Material Information
                                       (United States Department of 
Defense)

The information in this document is compiled from information maintained 
by the United States Department of Defense (DOD). Anyone using this 
information is solely reponsible for the accuracy and applicability of 
this information to a particular use or situation.

Hazards Identification, Including Emergency Overview

                                                                               
FERRIC CHLORIDE
Health Hazards Acute & Chronic: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR 
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF 
THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHALATION 
MAY BE FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & 
BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA.

Signs & Symptoms of Overexposure:
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, 
LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA & VOMITING. CAUSES 
SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:
NONE SPECIFIED.

LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 1872 MG/KG

Route of Entry Indicators:
   Inhalation: YES
   Skin: YES
   Ingestion: YES

Carcenogenicity Indicators
   NTP: NO
   IARC: NO
   OSHA: NO
Carcinogenicity Explanation: NOT APPLICABLE

First Aid Measures
                                                                     
FERRIC CHLORIDE
First Aid:
INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PERFORM CPR OR GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS 
DIFFICULT. SEE DOCTOR. INGEST-IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 
GLASSES OF WATER. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. SEE DO CTOR 
IMMEDIATELY. SKIN/EYES-FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTY OF WATER FOR 
15 MIN.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. SEE DOCTOR.


                                                                    
FERRIC CHLORIDE
Waste Disposal Methods:
WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN 
A RCRA APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE & 
FEDERAL REGULATIONS; SMALL QUANTITIES CAN
BE NEUTRALIZED W/S ODA ASH & FLUSHED TO SEWER; CWA/CERCLA RQ: 1000LBS

Hazards Identification

   Emergency Overview
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   DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF 
SWALLOWED OR INHALED. AFFECTS THE LIVER.

   J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
   
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   Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
   Flammability Rating: 0 - None
   Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate
   Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
   Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; 
PROPER GLOVES
   Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)
   
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   Potential Health Effects
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   Inhalation:
   Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper 
respiratory tract. Symptoms may include   burning    sensation, 
coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea 
and vomiting.
   Ingestion:
   Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, 
and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea. Low systemic 
toxicity in small quantities but larger doses may cause systemic 
effects. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron 
poisoning. Liver damage, coma and death may follow, sometimes delayed as 
long as three days.
   Skin Contact:
   Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur.
   Eye Contact:
   Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe 
tissue burns.
   Chronic Exposure:
   Repeated ingestion may cause liver damage. Prolonged exposure of the 
eyes may cause discoloration.
   Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
   No information found.

4. First Aid Measures

   Inhalation:
   Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. 
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
   Ingestion:
   If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
attention immediately.
   Skin Contact:
   Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes 
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention 
immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before 
reuse.
   Eye Contact:
   Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, 
lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention 
immediately.
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Roland F. Harriston