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This test kist is specially designed to test of PICKLED staineless steel or to test of presence of embedded iron in the steel surface .
Use the “ferroxyl test.” Spray the surface with a solution of potassium ferricyanide. If free iron is present, a blue color will appear. This test is extremely sensitive and often gives false positive results, that is, it gives an indication of iron being present when it really is not. The ferroxyl solution must be made fresh each day.

Both the copper sulfate and the ferroxyl tests are described in ASTM A380.

It is a very highly sensitive & hazardous test and should be used only when traces of free iron or iron oxide is "objectionable". Personnel familiar with its limitations and hazards should only be permitted to use this test method.

The test is based on a reaction of potassium ferricyandide with iron in a strongly acid medium. The excess iron dissolves in this strongly acid medium as ferrous ion to form a blue complex, known as Prussian Blue. When during this test this blue coloration manifests itself it means that the surface of the stainless steel does not yet have the correct structure and has been insufficiently pickled. When the blue coloration does not appear this means that the structure has been restored and indicates that the surface has been satisfactorily pickled.

 

After getting positive result Remove free iron and free iron oxides by using for example,  a phosphoric acid solution or  Citric acid. 

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During the test formation of blue coloration indicates that the surface of the stainless steel does not yet pickled sufficiently . And if blue coloration does not appear which indicate surface has been satisfactorily pickled.

This test kist is specially designed to test of PICKLED staineless steel or to test of presence of embedded iron in the steel surface .
Use the “ferroxyl test.” Spray the surface with a solution of potassium ferricyanide. If free iron is present, a blue color will appear. This test is extremely sensitive and often gives false positive results, that is, it gives an indication of iron being present when it really is not. The ferroxyl solution must be made fresh each day.

Both the copper sulfate and the ferroxyl tests are described in ASTM A380.

It is a very highly sensitive & hazardous test and should be used only when traces of free iron or iron oxide is "objectionable". Personnel familiar with its limitations and hazards should only be permitted to use this test method.

The test is based on a reaction of potassium ferricyandide with iron in a strongly acid medium. The excess iron dissolves in this strongly acid medium as ferrous ion to form a blue complex, known as Prussian Blue. When during this test this blue coloration manifests itself it means that the surface of the stainless steel does not yet have the correct structure and has been insufficiently pickled. When the blue coloration does not appear this means that the structure has been restored and indicates that the surface has been satisfactorily pickled.

 

After getting positive result Remove free iron and free iron oxides by using for example,  a phosphoric acid solution or  Citric acid. 

Application

It consists of two solutions, TK-F1 & TK-F2,
 

Mix Solution TK-F1 & TK-F2  1:1.  ( which contain nitric acid and potassium ferricyanide. The potassium ferricyanide can emit lethal fumes if it is exposed to concentrated acids, or heated to decomposition. The mixed solutions are combined before use as the mixture has an active shelf-life of approximately 24 hours. )


1st option ::: A filter paper is soaked with the mix solution and applied to the surface to be checked. After a reaction time of 30 - 60 seconds, ferrite residues, which are on the surface, will give a blue result if  when iron is present.

2nd option ::: Alternatively, this mixture can be sprayed by atomizer spray over the area to be tested , and inhalation of this spray should be avoided.
 
 
Important note :

- The tested surface has to be cleaned immediately after with de-ionised water.
- Highly trained personnel should only be permitted to perform this test.
- Residues of pickling products will also show a blue colour.
 

Dosage

The Ferroxyl test is designed to determine whether austenitic stainless steel needs to be pickled or whether it has been pickled satisfactorily. When structure on the surface of austenitic stainless steel has not been evenly restored, an excess of metallic iron will be present (so called embedded iron) which will adversely affect the properties of the stainless steel.

The presence of embedded iron in the stainless steel surface disturbs the chromium oxide film reducing the corrosion resistance locally. When embedded iron is not removed serious (pit) corrosion may set in.

Experimental Principle  ::: --- 

The test is based on a reaction of potassium ferricyandide with iron in a strongly acid medium. The excess iron dissolves in this strongly acid medium as ferrous ion to form a blue complex, known as Prussian Blue.

When during this test this blue coloration manifests itself it means that the surface of the stainless steel does not yet have the correct structure and has been insufficiently picked.

 

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MSDS


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Product Name

Ferroxyl Test Kit

Part Number  RXSOL-62-5527-001

Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.

VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Stock Point : Kandla, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Fujairah

Phone +91 22 27815540 / 41 / 42
Fax +91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367
Email 123 @ rxmarine.com
Website www.rxmarine.com


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Component CAS-No Weight %
D.I.Water 7732-18-5 20-40 %
Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 20-400 %
Potassium Ferricyanide 13746-66-2 40-60 %

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Signal Word  Hazardous , Harmful
Hazard Statements Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Label Elements Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Environmental hazards  Environmental effects Dangerous for the environment  Very toxic to aquatic organisms;
may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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Eye Contact : Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
 
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Serious Ingestion: Not available.

 

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Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Points: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits: Not applicable.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact
: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Reacts exlposively with metallic powders, carbides, cyanides, sulfides, alkalies and turpentine.
Can react explosively with many reducing agents. Arsine, phosphine, tetraborane all oxidized explosively in presence of nitric acid. Cesium
and rubidium acetylides explode in contact with nitric acid. Explosive reaction with Nitric Acid + Nitrobenzene + water. Detonation with Nitric
Acid + 4-Methylcyclohexane. (Nitric acid, fuming).

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Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If necessary:
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Large Spill:
Corrosive liquid. Oxidizing material. Poisonous liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other noncombustible
material. Do not get water inside container. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance
damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors.
Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with
a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the
MSDS and with local authorities.
 

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Small Spill:
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. If
necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Large Spill:
Corrosive liquid. Oxidizing material. Poisonous liquid. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other noncombustible
material. Do not get water inside container. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep   substance
damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Use water spray to reduce vapors.
Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined  areas;  dike  if  needed.  Call  for assistance   on  disposal.  Neutralize  the residue
with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Be careful that the  product  is  not  present  at a c oncentration level above TLV. Check TLV
on the MSDS and with local authorities.

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 Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne  levels  below  recommended
exposure limits. If user  operations  generate  dust,  fume  or  mist,  use  ventilation  to keep exposure to  airborne  contaminants
below the exposure limit.

Personal Protection:
Splash goggles.  Lab  coat.  Dust  respirator.  Be  sure  to  use  an  approved/ certified    respirator or  equivalent.  Gloves.  Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self  contained  breathing  apparatus
should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.

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Physical State : Liquid
Appearance : Clear Liquid
Odor : NA
Odor Threshold : No information available.
PH : Acidic
Melting / Freezing Point :   -41.6°C (-42.9°F)
Boiling Point/Range : 121°C (249.8°F)
Flash Point : NA
Evaporation Rate : No information available.
Lower Explosion Limit : No data available.
Vapor Pressure : No data available.
Vapor Density   No data available.
Relative Density : 1.0 - 1.25
Solubility in Water : Complete
Pour point  : No data available
Partition coefficient  n octanol/water   : Not available. 
Viscosity : No data available
Explosive Properties : Not applicable
Oxidizing Properties : Not applicable

 

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 Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances:
Highly reactive with alkalis. Reactive with reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials, metals, acids.
Corrosivity:
Extremely corrosive in presence of aluminum, of copper. Non-corrosive in presence of glass, of stainless steel(304), of stainless steel
(316), of brass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity:
A strong oxidizer. Reacts violently with alcohol, organic material, turpene, charcoal. Violent reaction with Nitric acid + Acetone
and Sulfuric acid. Nitric Acid will react with water or steam to produce heat and toxic, corrosive and flammable vapors. (Nitric
acid, fuming)
Special Remarks on Corrosivity:
In presence of traces of oxides, it attacks all base metals except aluminum and special chromium steels. It will attack some
forms of plastics, rubber, and coatings. No corrosive effect on bronze. No corrosivity data for zinc, and steel
Polymerization: Will not occur.
 

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 Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 2970 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
Lowest Published Lethal Dose:
 LDL [Rat] - route: Oral; Dose: 1600 mg/kg
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May affect genetic material.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin:  May  cause  skin  irritation.  Eyes: May cause eye   irritaiton.   Inhalation:    May     cause
respiratory tract irritation with coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract   irritation with
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and possible abdominal cramping. Chronic Potential Health: Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated
inhalation may affect blood and urinary system. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
 

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 Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. Toxicity of the
Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic. Special Remarks on the Products of Biodeg
radation: Not available.


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 Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations

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DOT Classification: CLASS 9: Miscellaneous hazardous material.
Identification: : Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, N.O.S.(Potassium Ferricyanide) UNNA: 3077 PG: III
Special Provisions for Transport: Marine Pollutant

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 Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium ferricyanide and Nitric Acid
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
and show this container or label.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 2
Fire Hazard: 0
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 2
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:

Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles.
 

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Full text of R-Phrases

R22 :Harmful if swallowed.
R23/24/25 :Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 :Causes burns.
R35 :Causes severe burns.
R38 :Irritating to skin.
R41 :Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R43 :May cause sensitization by skin contact.

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warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and  we assume  no liability resulting
from its use. Users should make  their  own  investigations  to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no
event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential
or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International  has been advised of the possibility of such damages.