NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: Iron (II) sulfate
CAS No.: 7720-78-7 (Anhydrous) 7782-63-0 (heptahydrate)
Molecular Weight: 278
Chemical Formula: FeSO4 7H2O
Product Codes: 954
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ferrous Sulfate 7720-78-7 99 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Low toxicity in small quantities but larger dosages may cause
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and black stool. Pink urine discoloration is a
strong indicator of iron poisoning. Liver damage, coma, and death from iron
poisoning has been recorded. Smaller doses are much more toxic to children.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness,
itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure: Severe or chronic ferrous sulfate poisonings may damage
blood vessels. Large chronic doses cause rickets in infants. Chronic exposure
may cause liver effects. Prolonged exposure of the eyes may cause discoloration.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin
disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or respiratory function may
be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.
Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment
appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Maintain a constant temperature not to exceed 24 degrees centigrade (75 degrees fahrenheit). Fluctuating temperatures causes product oxidation. Do not use this product if coated with brownish-yellow basic ferric sulfate. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: -ACGIH Threshold Limit
Value (TLV):
1 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble iron salt as Fe
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece particulate
respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times
the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face
piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If
oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present,
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots,
gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Blue green crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 48.6 g/100 g water @ 50C (122F)
Density: 1.90
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: > 300C (> 572F) Decomposes.
Melting Point: 57C (135F) Loses water
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage. Looses water in dry air and oxidizes upon exposure to moisture,
forming a brown coating of extremely corrosive basic ferric sulfate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce sulfur oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: This substance does not polymerize.
Incompatibilities: Alkalis, soluble carbonates, and oxidizing materials.
Reacts in moist air to form ferric sulfate.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Oral rat LD50: 319 mg/kg. Investigated as a tumorigen and mutagen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ferrous Sulfate (7720-78-7) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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