Material Safety Data Sheet
Ferric Sulfate Monohydrate
ACC# 45419
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Ferric Sulfate Monohydrate
Catalog Numbers:
S80013, S93243
Synonyms:
Diiron Trisulfate; Ferric Sulfate; Iron Persulfate; Iron
Sesquisulfate; Iron Sulfate (2:3); Iron (3+) Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid,
Iron
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
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Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
10028-22-5 |
Ferric sulfate, monohydrate |
100 | 233-072-9 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: yellow-gray solid.
Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Causes severe digestive tract irritation with pain, nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea. May corrode the digestive tract with hemorrhaging and
possible shock. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea,
vomiting and possible burns. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires
involving this material.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard
contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Ferric sulfate, monohydrate
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1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).
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1 mg/m3 TWA (as Fe) (listed under Iron salts (soluble)).
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Ferric sulfate, monohydrate:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: yellow-gray
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Neglilible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point:Decomposes.
Decomposition Temperature:480 deg C
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:3.097
Molecular Formula:Fe2(SO4)3.H2O
Molecular Weight:399.8668
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Corrosive to metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and sulfur dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 10028-22-5:
NO8505000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10028-22-5:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
No information available. |
Hazard Class: |
8 |
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UN Number: |
UN3260 |
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Packing Group: |
II |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 10028-22-5: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 10028-22-5 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)),
Massachusetts.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10028-22-5: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 10028-22-5 (listed as Iron salts (soluble)) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #4 Date: 3/15/2007
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