Great care should be taken to avoid the contact of ferric chloride anhydrous with any part of the body, and especially with the eyes. The moisture present in the eyes or on the skin is enough to release sufficient heat to cause severe damage. Ferric Chloride solutions should be handled with the same care as acid solutions, since they can cause burns similar to those caused by acids. They are also injurious to clothing and cause difficult to remove stains. Personnel handling ferric chloride anhydrous or ferric chloride solutions should wear overalls, rubber apron, rubber gloves and chemical goggles. Floor, walls and equipment which are subject to splashing should be protected with corrosion resistant paint or rubber mats.