| Agent Name |
Ferric chloride |
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| Alternative Name |
Ferric trichloride |
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| CAS Number |
7705-08-0 |
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| Formula |
Cl3-Fe |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Flores martis; Iron chloride; Ferric chloride; Iron (III) chloride; IRON(III) CHLORIDE SOLUTION; Iron sesquichloride; Iron trichloride; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Black-brown crystals; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a medication, an analytical reagent, an etching agent (engraving, photography, and printed circuits), a catalyst, a mordant, a disinfectant, a pigment, and a feed additive; also used in sewage treatment and water purification; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = approximately 300 degrees C; [HSDB] Vapor pressure = 1 mm HG at 194 degrees C; [HSDB] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FERRIC CHLORIDE
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