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Iron trichloride
EC / List no.: 231-729-4
CAS no.: 7705-08-0
Mol. formula: Cl3Fe
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye damage, may be corrosive to metals, causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
At least one company has indicated that the substance classification is affected by impurities or additives.
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A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Skin sensitising |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 to < 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
metal surface treatment products,
fertilisers,
plant protection products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay and
adhesives and sealants.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
indoor use and
outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
laboratory chemicals,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
fertilisers,
water treatment chemicals and
metal surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work,
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
scientific research and development and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
metal surface treatment products,
water treatment chemicals,
fertilisers and
non-metal-surface treatment products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
as processing aid,
in processing aids at industrial sites and
in the production of articles.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water treatment chemicals,
laboratory chemicals,
metal surface treatment products,
fertilisers and
non-metal-surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
scientific research and development and
building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
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