MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 15/05/08
IRON ALUMINUM MORDANT Replaces: 10/07/07
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 20/05/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Iron Alum Mordant
Product Code(s): 86-9373
Size: 500 mL
Chemical Name: Ferric Ammonium Sulfate
CAS Number: 7783-83-7
Formula: FeNH4(SO4)2 . 12H2O
Synonyms: Ammonium Iron III Sulfate
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Ferric Ammonium Sulfate(CAS#7783-83-7)
5%
TLV and PEL units: Ferric Ammonium Sulfate- ACGIH-TLV: 1 mg (Fe)/m3
(twa)
OSHA-PEL: 1 mg(Fe)/m3 (twa)
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Not expected to be a hazard under normal conditions
of
use. Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce
vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call
a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): Noncombustible
NFPA Rating: None assigned
Extinguisher Media:
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: No data available.
Autoignition Temperature: No data available.
Special Firefighting Procedures:
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Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition produces toxic
fumes.
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store tightly closed in
a
cool, dry, well ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
Suitable
for storage in any general chemical storage area.
Other Precautions: Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type)
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Preferred
Mechanical(General): Acceptable
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: No data available
Melting Point: No data available
Boiling Point: No data available
Vapor Density(Air=1): Approximately 0.7
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 1
Percent Volatile by Volume: 95%
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): No data available.
Solubility in Water: Complete, product is an aqueous solution
Appearance and Odor: Pale violet odorless solution
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Water reactive materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NH3, SOx, NOx
Hazardous Polymerization: No information available
11. TOXICITY DATA
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Toxicity Data: None found
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: Ferric Ammonium Sulfate: Mutation data cited. Not listed as
causing
cancer by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: No information available
Target Organs: No data available.
Primary Route(s) of Entry: No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal,
State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
non-regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Chronic
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs.
261.33
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Ferric Ammon.Sulf No No No No No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
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ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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