Substance Identity
CAS Number 7705-08-0
Chemical Name Iron chloride
Type of substance Inorganic
SMILES n/a
Moiety of concern Fe
Categorization Results

Meets Government of Canada Categorization Criteria? No
Meets Human Health Categorization Criteria? No
Meets Environmental Criteria for Categorization? No
Persistent (P)? Yes
Bioaccumulative (B)? Not Determined
Inherently Toxic to Aquatic Organisms (iT)? No
DSL Quantity range (tonnes/year) >1000T

Ecological data supporting decisions

Underlying data regarding persistence

Media of concern leading to Categorization Not Applicable
Experimental Biodegradation half-life (days) Not Available
Comment (persistency) P by default (metal)

Underlying data regarding Bioaccumulation

Underlying data regarding inherent toxicity to aquatic organisms

Human Health data supporting decisions
Underlying data regarding potential for exposure

LPE/IPE/GPE Greatest Potential for Exposure (HC Simple Exposure Tool)

Underlying data regarding Previous Assessments

Underlying data regarding Simple Hazard Assessment


Underlying data regarding Complex Hazard Assessment

Carcinogencity

Screening Outcome Negative
Screening Method
Data Results
Reference Sato et al. 1992 Food Chem Toxicol 30(10):837-842

Genotoxicity

Screening Outcome Positive
Screening Method
Data Results in vivo Mammal Somatic Cell Clastogen or Aneugen
Reference

Reference/Regulatory Values

Screening Outcome Negative
Screening Method
Data Results TI 0.64 mg/kg/day
Reference Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes 2001 (Reference Values adopted by Health Canada) ECFA FAS 18, 1983 (supporting documentation considered inadequate). FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Human Vitamin & Mineral Requirements 2002 Health Canada Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality 1987 WHO Drinking Water Guidelines 1992 Expert Group on Vitamins & Minerals: Safe Upper Levels for Vitamins & Minerals (UK) 2003 European Union Scientific Committee on Food 2004