| Agent Name |
Ferrous chloride |
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| CAS Number |
7758-94-3 |
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| Formula |
Cl2-Fe |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Ferro 66; Iron dichloride; Iron chloride; Ferrous chloride; Iron protochloride; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
White to white-green crystals; [NIOSH] Deliquescent; [CHEMINFO] Soluble in water; [Merck Index] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a reducing agent, a mordant in textile dyeing, and a sludge dewatering agent in sewage treatment; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] See "Iron, soluble compounds." |
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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 = 674 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: FERROUS CHLORIDE
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