Hazards
- H290May be corrosive to metals.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Full GHS classification
- Corrosive to Metals Category 1 — H290
- Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 — H302
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 — H314
Poisons schedule
Schedule 5 (S5) — SUSMP
Used for
Flocculation in municipal water supplies; phosphate removal in sewage treatment; arsenic scavenger in drinking water and mining.
Never
Not for domestic / unprotected consumer use. Do NOT store in galvanised containers.
Transport
- UN number
- 2582
- Proper shipping name
- FERRIC CHLORIDE SOLUTION
- Class
- Class 8 (Corrosive) — see ADG Table 3.2.3
- Packing group
- III
- Hazchem
- 2X
Handling
- Appearance
- Liquid — dark red-brown
- pH
- < 2
- Keep away from
- Incompatible with alkalis (violent reaction) and oxidising agents. Mildly corrosive to metals and concrete. Store away from foodstuffs and incompatible materials (see Section 10).
Also known as
Liquid ferric chloride; iron(III) chloride solution
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.