LINKCHEM INDUSTRIES INC

SAFETY
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Section 1. IDENTIFICATION

Product name : +Clear B40

Suppliers Name : LinkChem Industries Inc.

Address : URBAN DECA HOMES,
TIPOLO, MANDAUE CITY
Telephone Number : (032) 422 5439

E-mail :

PERSONAL PROTECTION GSH PICTOGRAMS DOT PICTOGRAMS

Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Toxicity : Toxic by ingestion. Strong irritant to skin and tissue. TLV: 1mg / m3

Section 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON IGREDIENTS

Chemical name : Ferric Chloride, Ferric Tri-chloride, Iron Chloride

Trade name : Ferric Chloride
Chemical Formula : FeCl3
Concentration : 38 to 41%

Section 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

A. Contact with skin : Remove the acid as fast as possible by flushing with plenty of water until
the pain subsides. If available, this maybe followed by a rinse with dilutes of
alkaline solution. Avoid rubbing burnt skin with your hands or any rough
object or clothing. It might aggravate the affected skin. The water splash or
pressure will be enough to wash-off the chemical. If there are wounds
caused by the chemical, visit and consult a physician.

B. Contact with eyes : Flush with large amounts of water, lifting the eye lids occasionally. Let the
victim stay under the shower of clean water until the pain is relieved. Get
medical attention immediately.

C. Ingestion : Do not give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious. Allow victim to

drink plenty of water and immediately induce vomiting. Go to the nearest
hospital or doctor as soon as possible.

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Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flammability : Non flammable. Non combustible

Flash point : Non-applicable
Fire control : Non-applicable

Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

A. Leaks : Leaks in tanks, pipelines and valves should be flushed with plenty of water. The leak
should be stopped by immediately repairing the tank, pipelines, fittings or valves or
whatever needs to be repaired. Follow your company’s local procedures in conducting
repairs that contains acid. To clean the brownish spots of spills and leaks wash with dilute
hydrochloric acid.

B. Spills : Spilled Ferric Chloride should be flushed out with plenty of water. Small quantities may be
neutralized with soda ash and flushed to sewer.

Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Handling : Wear the prescribed personal protective equipment when handling this material. Be sure
closures are securely fastened before moving either filled or empty carboys and
drums. Use specially designed hand trucks for transporting individually boxed carboys
or drums. (Do not use hooks).

B. Storage : Safeguard against mechanical injury of containers, Carboys of ferric chloride should
never be stored more than three tiers high, preferably two tiers. Recommended packing
are plastic carboys, fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks and hard rubber lined steel tanks
and drums.

Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

A. Eye Protection : Wear chemical safety goggles or spectacle-type safety goggles where
continuous eye protection is desirable as in laboratories. Face shield may be
worn in addition to chemical safety goggles.

B. Respiratory
Protection : Industrial canister type gas masks should be worn. Other breathing
apparatus
may also be worn as necessary.

C. Head
Protection : “Hard” hats should be worn where there is danger from falling objects.

D. Feet Protection : Rubber safety shoes with built-in steel toe caps are recommended.

E. Body, Skin
and Hand
Protection : Rubber gloves and aprons should be worn.

Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical name : Ferric Chloride, Ferric Tri-chloride, Iron Chloride

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Common name : Ferric Chloride
Color : Dark brown
Physical state : Liquid
Specific gravity : 1.45 at 30°C
Molecular wt. : 162.2
Boiling point : 319°C

Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Additional information : Liquid ferric chloride is slightly acidity. When mixed with alkaline
solutions iron hydroxide is precipitated which makes the solution brownish
red. When heated to decomposition, emits hydrogen chloride fumes.

Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

A. Contact with skin : Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Can cause strong irritation and
burning sensation to skin and tissue.

B. Contact with eyes : Harmful if absorbed by the eyes. Can cause sore eyes or severe eye
irritation.

C. Inhalation : Can cause coughing and sneezing. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of
spasm, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting, inflammation
and edema of the larynx & bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary
edema.

D. Ingestion : Toxic by ingestion

Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate:
No information found.

Environmental Toxicity:
24 Hr LC50 striped bass (fingerling): 6 mg/L (static);
24 Hr LC50 striped bass (larvae): 4 mg/L (static)

Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Follow all local and state regulations concerning waste disposal to streams, municipal treatment plants or
impounding basins. Completely neutralize with soda ash or other dilute alkaline solution and sufficiently
neutralize the solution before discharging into the sewer/canal.

Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (FERRIC CHLORIDE, 6-
HYDRATE)
Hazard Class: 8

Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Follow all local and state regulations concerning waste disposal to streams, municipal treatment plants or
impounding basins. Completely neutralize with soda ash or other dilute alkaline solution and sufficiently
neutralize the solution before discharging into the sewer/canal.

Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER USES:
1. Sewerage and industrial waste treatment
2. Etching agent for engraving
3. Photography
4. Printed circuitry
5. Disinfectant
6. Pigment
7. Feed additive
8. Water purification
9. Catalyst
10. Chlorinating and condensing agent
11. Mordant
12. Oxidizing agent
13. Others

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