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Ammonium iron(ii) sulfate hexahydrate, p.a.
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**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Ammonium iron(ii) sulfate hexahydrate, p.a.
Ferrous ammonium sulfate; Mohr's Salt.
Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7783-85-9 |Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hexahydrate,| 100 % | unlisted |
| | p.a. | | |
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**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Not available.
Caution! Light sensitive. Air sensitive. May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. 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.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote:
The use of Deferoxamine as a chelating agent should be determined
only by qualified medical personnel.
**** 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:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 100 deg C ( 212.00 deg F)
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
**** 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, then place into a suitable container for
disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do
not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store
protected from light. Store protected from air.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store
in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
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| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Ammonium iron(II) s|as Fe: 1 mg/m3 |1 mg/m3 TWA |none listed |
| ulfate hexahydrate,| TWA (listed | (listed under | |
| p.a. |under IRON SALTS | IRON SALTS | |
| | (SOLUBLE)). |(SOLUBLE)). | |
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hexahydrate, p.a.:
as Fe: 1 mg/m3 TWA (listed under IRON SALTS (SOLUBLE))
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.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Not available.
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 100 deg C dec
Decomposition Temperature: 100 deg C
Solubility: practically insoluble in alcohol
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.8640g/cm3
Molecular Formula: H8FeN2O8S2.6H2O
Molecular Weight: 392.14
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, exposure to air, temperatures above
100陋C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids, strong oxidizers, light, and air.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, ammonia and/or derivatives.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7783-85-9: BR6500000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7783-85-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = 3250 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hexahydrate, p.a. -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
None.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
No information available.
Environmental Fate:
No information reported.
Physical/Chemical:
No information available.
Other:
None.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants:
None listed.
RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None
listed.
RCRA F-Series: None listed.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Not listed as a material banned from land disposal
according to RCRA.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7783-85-9 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and
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exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
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)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
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:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances 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
Ammonium iron(II) sulfate hexa can be found on the following state
right to know lists: California, (listed as IRON SALTS (SOLUBLE)),
California, (listed as IRON), Pennsylvania, (listed as IRON SALTS
(SOLUBLE)), Minnesota, (listed as IRON SALTS (SOLUBLE)).
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: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7783-85-9: No information available.
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 7783-85-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7783-85-9:. 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
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 11/13/1995 Revision #2 Date: 8/24/1997
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
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