HEALTH 1
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION E
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ferrous Sulfate
HEPTAHYDRATE - MONOHYDRATE
Manufacturer Information Section V - Reactivity Data
Product/Material: Ferrous Sulfate Moist & Dried Stability: Stable
Heptahydrate & Monohydrate Incompatibility Oxidizing Agents and Alkalies.
Manufacturer's Name & QC Corporation Conditions to Avoid: Extremely high temperatures.
Address: 5566 Nash Road Hazardous Decomposition Products of sulfur oxides,
i.e. SO2 & SO3
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or By-products:
Emergency Tel. No.: 410-486-0010 Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Chemtrec Number: 800-424-9300
Date Prepared: September 1, 2006 Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Prepared By: Jason Gordon Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation (Yes); Skin (Yes), Ingestion
(Yes); Eyes (Yes)
Section I - Product Identification Inhalation: Irritation to respiratory system.
Trade Name: Ferrous Sulfate: Moist Heptahydrate, Skin: Mild irritant.
Dried Heptahydrate, Monohydrate Eyes: Will cause painful irritation.
Synonym: Copperas, Iron (II) Sulfate Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities can
Chemical Family: Iron (II) Sulfate produce GI tract disturbances, severe
FeSO4 路 7H2O - Heptahydrate
Formula: shock, vomiting, liver damage,
FeSO4 路 1H2O - Monohydrate tachycardia and death.
CAS: 7720-78-7 - Ferrous Sulfate
7782-63-0 - Heptahydrate Carcinogenicity: Not established.
17375-41-6 - Monohydrate
HMIS: H1 FO RO, Personal Medical Conditions Generally Dermatitis, asthma, conjunctivitis,
Protection Code-E (Safety Aggravated by Exposure: stomach or digestive problems.
glasses, gloves)
*DOT Category (only for Other regulated substances, solid, Signs and Symptoms of Irritation or itching, stinging of eyes,
packages containing N.O.S., 9, NA 3077, III, RQ (Ferrous Exposure: breathing problems, stomach ache,
1,000 lbs. or more): Sulfate) acid or sour taste.
Emergency and First-Aid Flood skin and eyes with water for 15
Procedures: minutes, consult physician. If inhaled,
*Per 49CFR 172.504 (f) (9), Class 9 remove to fresh air, consult physician.
placards are not required for domestic If ingested, drink large amounts of water,
(USA ground) transportation, however induce vomiting, consult physician.
shipments with packaging or bulk in
excess of 1,000 lbs. each, will require
a marking on a white square of 3077. Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Shipments with markings DO NOT Steps to be Taken in Case Sweep up and repackage or place in
require a driver CDL with hazardous Material is Released or Spilled: receptacle for future disposal.
endorsements.
Waste Disposal Method: Remove to properly designated landfill or,
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients if in solution, precipitate with alkali and
FeSO4 路 H2O
Ferrous Sulfate: filter off iron for removal to landfill with
OSHA PEL: N.A. pH adjustments of the filtrate and discharge
Rat. Oral LD50: 1480 mg/m 3
ACGIH TLV (1979): to sewer.
Other Limits: None
Precautions to be taken in Wear gloves, safety goggles, breathing
Section III - Physical Data Handling and Storage: mask and coveralls when handling. Stored
Boiling Point: Decomposition at 300掳 C. materials should be placed in a dry and
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0 reasonably temperatured area, preferably
Vapor Density: N.A. below 120掳F.
Solubility in Water (20掳C): Heptahydrate: 48.50 gms in 100 ml
Monohydrate: 29.65 gms in 100 ml Other Precautions: None
Appearance & Odor: Heptahydrate: Blue-green, acidic/sour
Monohydrate: Gray, acidic/sour Section VIII - Control Measures
Specific Gravity: Heptahydrate: 1.898 @ 25掳C Respiratory Protection: Dusk mask
Monohydrate: 2.970 @ 25掳C Protective Gloves: Work gloves
Eye Protection: Safety goggles
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Clothing: Coveralls
Flash Point; None
Flammable Limits: NAN. Ventilation: Local exhaust-none required.
LELA and UEL: N.A. Special - None
Extinguishing Media: N.A. Mechanical - None
Special Firefighting Other - None
Procedures: N.A.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Work/Hygienic Practices: Available safety showers as well
Hazards: None as end of shift clean-up facilities.
QC Corporation, One Reservoir Circle, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21208, 800-883-0010, 410-486-0010, 410-486-0895 Fax
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