SAFETY DATA SHEET (93/112/EC)
Berkefeld Eisen-(III)-chlorid wasserfrei subl. techn. rein
Explosion hazards :
Not applicable.
Fire hazards :
Not applicable.
Hazardous decomposition products :
chlorine
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Accidental Release Measures
Protective equipment
See section : 8. " Exposure controls/ Personal protection "
Small spills :
Sweep up for disposal or recovery. Flush the area with plenty of water. Neutralisation:
Calcium carbonate (Kalk)
Large spills :
Dike material to prevent spreading or run-off to open bodies of water. Collect the spill in a
suitable container. Avoid formation of dust. Thoroughly sweep the area of spill to clean up
any residual material.
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Handling and Storage
Handling :
Do not breathe dust. Local suction may be required to keep the working area free from dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage :
Keep in a cool place. Keep container tightly closed and dry.
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Exposure controls/ Personal protection
( For exposure limits refer to section 2 )
Skin :
Wear suitable gloves.
Preferred material: Butyl rubber, PVC
Eyes :
Wear eye/face protection.
Preferred type: Close-fitting safety goggles.
Respiratory tract :
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment; suitable
respirator/filter: P-2 (white)
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Physical and Chemical Properties
(not to be taken as product specifications)
Appearance :
Free-flowing powder
Colour :
grey
Odour :
Pungent
Boiling point :
324 °C
Freezing/melting point :
306 °C (decomposition).
Relative density (water = 1) :
2.9 (bulk density)
Flash point :
None
Auto-ignition temp. :
None.
Explosion limits (%-vol) :
lower :
None.
upper :
None.
Volatile component(s) :
Not applicable
Vapour pressure :
Not applicable.
Evaporation rate :
Not applicable.
pH :
1 (200 g/l)
Solubility in water :
Appreciable, 920 g/l (20 °C )
Issue date :
19/10/1999
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Supersedes :
22/09/1998
Date printed : 17/11/2000