Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate

Agent Name
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate
CAS Number
13478-10-9
Formula
Cl2-Fe.4H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Ferrous chloride tetrahydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Ferrous chloride, tetrahydrate; Iron (II) chloride, tetrahydrate; Iron chloride tetrahydrate; Iron dichloride tetrahydrate; Iron(2+) chloride, tetrahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Pale green to blue-green solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Light green fine crystals and fragments; Hygroscopic; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in metallurgy, as a reducing agent, in pharmaceutical preparations, and as a mordant in dyeing; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation and liver injury; [Merck Index] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ferrous chloride." See "Iron salts, soluble."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: