Hazard classDanger — Corrosive, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
PictogramsCorrosiveIrritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H371 May cause damage to organs
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Flocculating agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSolids separation (precipitating) agent, not otherwise specifiedIntermediateCorrosion inhibitorDefoamer
SynonymsFERRIC CHLORIDE · 7705-08-0 · Iron trichloride · Iron chloride · Flores martis · Iron perchloride · Chlorure perrique · Perchlorure de fer
Molecular weight162.2 g/mol