**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Ferric Sulfate Monohydrate
Catalog Numbers:
    S80013
Synonyms:
    Diiron Trisulfate; Ferric Sulfate; Iron Persulfate; Iron
    Sesquisulfate; Iron Sulfate (2:3); Iron (3+) Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid,
    Iron
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                        1 Reagent Lane
                        Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|    10028-22-5  |Ferric sulfate, monohydrate           |   100    | 233-072-9 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: XI
         Risk Phrases: 36/37

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:  yellow-gray.
Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and
kidney damage. Causes severe digestive tract irritation with pain,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May corrode the digestive tract with
hemorrhaging and possible shock.
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 ****

    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 to fresh air
         immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
         breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
    Notes to Physician:
         Treat symptomatically and

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    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.
    Autoignition Temperature:Not applicable.
    Flash Point:           Not applicable.
    Explosion Limits, lower:Not available.
    Explosion Limits, upper:Not available.
    NFPA Rating:            Not published.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    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 ****

    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 ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Ferric sulfate, mon|none listed        |none listed        |none listed      |
| ohydrate           |                   |                   |                 |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    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 a respirator's use.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

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 in water:        Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   3.097
Molecular Formula:          Fe2(SO4)3.H2O
Molecular Weight:           399.8668

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    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 ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 10028-22-5: NO8505000
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Ferric sulfate, monohydrate -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No data available.
    Other Studies:
         No data available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

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 ****

    US DOT
         Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID,ACIDIC, INORGANIC,N.O.S.
                        (SOLID FERRIC SULFATE CONTAINING
                        2.7% FREE SULFURIC ACID)
          Hazard Class: 8
             UN Number: UN3260
         Packing Group: II
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

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.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         CAS# 10028-22-5: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         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
    Ferric sulfate, monohydrate can be found on the following state right
    to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
    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: XI
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 36/37  Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
         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
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 10028-22-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         WHMIS: Not available.
         CAS# 10028-22-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 10028-22-5: OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3  JANUARY 1993
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3  JANUARY 1993
         OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3  JANUARY 1993
         OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3  JANUARY 1993
         OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Fe)/m3  JANUARY 1993
         OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
         OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997  Revision #1 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no 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 way shall the company 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 the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.