Material Safety Data
Sheet
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate
ACC# 09870
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Iron(II) sulfate
heptahydrate
Catalog Numbers: S74260, S74262, I146-10,
I146-3, I146-3LC, I146-500, I149-3, NC9654173, XXI146150KG
Synonyms:
Green vitrol; Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate; Iron protosulfate.
Company
Identification:
Fisher
Scientific
1 Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, 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
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7782-63-0 |
Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate |
>99 |
unlisted |
| 7720-78-7 |
Ferrous sulfate anhydrous |
- |
231-753-5 |
Hazard
Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36/37/38
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: blue-green solid. Caution! May cause eye and
skin irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if
swallowed. Air sensitive. Moisture sensitive.
Target Organs:
Liver, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: May
cause mild eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause
gastrointestinal irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may result
in irritation of the esophagus, bleeding of the stomach and ulcer formation.
G.I. disturbances (e.g., gastric distress, colic, constipation, diarrh ea) may
occur if swallowed. In children, ingestion of large quantities of ferrous
sulfate may cause vomiting, vomiting of blood, liver damag e, rapid heart rate,
peripheral vascular collapse.
Inhalation: May cause
respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Repeated exposure
may increase iron levels in the liver, spleen and lymphatic system. Damage may
occur in the spleen and liver. Oral doses of 960 mg/kg given intermittently over
a 9 week period prod uced jaundice in humans.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops
and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
and supportively.
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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. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition
Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not
available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage: Do not store in
direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure
limits. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an
eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed |
| Ferrous sulfate anhydrous |
none listed |
none listed |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Iron(II)
sulfate heptahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Ferrous
sulfate anhydrous: 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: Follow the
OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149.
Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when
necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: blue-green
Odor: odorless
pH:
3-5 (5% aq. sol.)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 300 deg C (dec)
Freezing/Melting Point:64 deg C
Decomposition
Temperature:> 300 deg C
Solubility: 48.6g/100g water at 50C
Specific Gravity/Density:1.898
Molecular
Formula:FeSO4.7H2O
Molecular Weight:278.01
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal
storage and handling conditions. FeSO4.7H2O oxidizes in moist air forming a
brown coating of basic ferric sulfate. Aqueous solutions are oxidized slowly by
air when cold, rapidly when hot; rate of oxidation increased by addition of base
or exposure to light.
Conditions to Avoid: Light, dust generation,
moisture, excess heat, prolonged exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with
Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, bases, lead acetate, silver salts,
lime water, carbonates, potassium tartrate, gold salts, potassium iodide, sodium
borate, sodium tartrate, tannin.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of sulfur, oxides of iron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not
been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7782-63-0: NO8510000
CAS# 7720-78-7: NO8500000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7782-63-0:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1520
mg/kg;
CAS# 7720-78-7:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 680 mg/kg;
Oral,
rat: LD50 = 319 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7782-63-0:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 7720-78-7: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: See actual entry in RTECS for complete
information.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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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.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
No information available. |
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FERROUS SULFATE |
| Hazard Class: |
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9.2 |
| UN Number: |
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UN9125 |
| Packing Group: |
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III |
| Additional Info: |
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| REGULATED LIMIT 50 KG |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7782-63-0 is not listed on the
TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
CAS# 7720-78-7
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# 7782-63-0: final RQ =
1000 pounds (454 kg) (Listed under ''Ferrous sulfate'') CAS# 7720-78-7: final RQ
= 1000 pounds (454 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in
this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7782-63-0: acute. CAS #
7720-78-7: acute.
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# 7782-63-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance
under the CWA. CAS# 7720-78-7 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# 7782-63-0 can be
found on the following state right to know lists: Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
CAS# 7720-78-7 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:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating
to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
WGK
(Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7782-63-0: No information available.
CAS# 7720-78-7: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7720-78-7 is listed
on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS
classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS#
7782-63-0 (listed as Iron salts (soluble)) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient
Disclosure List.
CAS# 7720-78-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient
Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7782-63-0: OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1
mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL-FINLA
ND: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-UNIT
ED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY
1993
CAS# 7720-78-7: OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993
OEL-FINLA
ND: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-UNIT
ED
KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL IN BULG
ARIA,
COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SIN
GAPORE,
VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
12/04/1997
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2001
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,
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resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
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for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
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possibility of such damages.