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
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Fairlawn, NJ 07410
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**** 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
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warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume
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damages, howsoever arising, even
if the company has been advised of
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