FERROUS CHLORIDE, SOLID

Ferrous chloride is a greenish white crystalline solid. It is soluble in water. It is noncombustible. It is used in sewage treatment, in dyeing of fabrics, and for many other uses.

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Water soluble.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating hydrogen chloride fumes may form in fire. (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Dust irritates eyes and may cause skin irritation on prolonged contact. (USCG, 1999)

Alkali metal hydroxides, acids, anhydrous chlorides of iron, tin, and aluminum, pure oxides of iron and aluminum, and metallic potassium are some of the catalysts that may cause ethylene oxide to rearrange and polymerize, liberating heat, [J. Soc. Chem. Ind. 68:179(1949)].

• Reducing Agents, Strong

No information available.

Excerpt from 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray.

LARGE FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 154 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. (ERG, 2020)

Dust mask; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)

Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)

Chemical	CAS Number	State	QS	QC	SL	C3	TF	TP	RC	TK	RF
Ferric (II) chloride (sat)	7758-94-3	Liquid					>480		>480

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INHALATION: move to fresh air.

INGESTION: if large amounts are 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. (USCG, 1999)

• FECL2: FERROUS CHLORIDE, IRON(II) CHLORIDE
• FERROUS CHLORIDE
• FERROUS CHLORIDE TETRAHYDRATE
• FERROUS CHLORIDE, SOLID
• FERROUS CHLORIDE, [SOLID]
• IRON DICHLORIDE
• IRON PROTOCHLORIDE