iron trifluoride (7783-50-8)

1.Ferric fluoride (CAS NO.7783-50-8) can be encountered as the anhydrous form or as the pink trihydrate. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. IRON (II) .
Which are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. IRON (II) FLUORIDE is used to catalyze organic reactions.
2.Health Hazard INHALATION: Inorganic fluorides are generally irritating. INGESTION: Ingestion of iron compounds can cause: lethargy, retching, vomiting, tarry stools, fast and weak pulse, low blood pressure, and coma.
3.Fire Hazard :Behavior in Fire: May give off fumes or vapors of fluorides; hydrofluoric acid.

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.