IRON(II) FLUORIDE TETRAHYDRATE Property

Melting point:

decomposes [CRC10]

Density 

2.200

form 

colorless hexagonal crystals

color 

colorless hexagonal, hexane crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

very slightly soluble H2O [CRC10]

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-34

Safety Statements 

22-26-27-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3260 8/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

2826199090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H332Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

IRON(II) FLUORIDE TETRAHYDRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

rhomb, colorless crystal(s); can be prepared by dissolution of Fe or FeF2 in HF solution; decomposes to Fe2O3 if heated in air [KIR78] [CRC10]