INLAND PACKAGING INC -- FERRIC CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-241-1164
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC CHLORIDE,HEXAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:07/29/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1164
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:INLAND PACKAGING INC
Address:ROUTE 4
Box:644
City:ELIZABETHTOWN
State:KY
ZIP:42701-9804
Country:US
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:66172
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:INLAND PACKAGING INC
Address:209 PETERSON DR
Box:644
City:ELIZABETHTOWN
State:KY
ZIP:42701-9804
Country:US
Phone:502-737-6757
CAGE:66172

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

Ingred Name:FERRIC (III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS:10025-77-1
RTECS #:NO5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT LDLO: 900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES.
     IF INHALED, MAY BE HARMFUL.
Effects of Overexposure:SLIGHT IRRITANT. SLIGHT INGESTION EFFECT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR; CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.  IN
    CASE OF CONTACT WITH MATERIAL, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN OR EYES WITH
    RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.	REMOVE AND ISOLATE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHI NG AND SHOES AT THE SITE.  KEEP VICTIM QUIET AND MAINTAIN
    NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR THE SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:PROVIDE POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTERS' PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS ARE
    EMITTED UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH A 50-50 MIXTURE OF KAOLI & SODA
    ASH. MIX THOROUGHLY. SPRAY WITH 6M AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE.WHEN SMOKE OF
    AMMONIUM CHLORIDE HAS SUBSIDED SCOOP THE SLURRY INTO A LARGE
    CONTAINER OF ICE WATER.NEUTR ALIZE THE SOLUTION & DISPOSE OF
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL/RELEASE PROCEDURES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NECESSARY FOR NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:536F,280C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:37.0F,2.8C
Solubility in Water:246 G/100 G
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-YELLOW CRYSTALLINE LUMPS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEATING
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROCHLORIC ACID LIBERATED WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION

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

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

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