Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Common Name/
Trade Name
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops. Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical
attention immediately.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Flash Points Not applicable.
Flammable Limits Not applicable.
Products of Combustion Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks.
of Various Substances
Fire Fighting Media Not applicable.
and Instructions
Special Remarks on Not available.
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Not available.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional authority requirements.
Large Spill Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to
on disposal. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through
the sanitary system. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check
TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Precautions Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek
medical advice immediately and show the container or the label.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Sensitive to light. Store in
light-resistant containers. Product may freeze/crystallize at very cool temperatures. Crystals will redissolve
upon gentle heating.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below
their respective threshold limit value.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Gloves (impervious). Respiratory protection is not necessary for normal handling.
Good room ventilation or use of local exhaust (fume hood) is sufficient. Use a vapor respirator under
conditions where exposure to the substance is apparent (e.g. generation of high concentrations of mist or
vapor, inadequate ventilation, development of respiratory tract irritation), and engineering controls are not
feasible. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
a Large Spill specialist BEFORE handling this product.
TWA: 1 (mg(Fe)/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
Exposure Limits
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Liquid. Odor Slight.
Taste Astringent. sour (Strong.)
Molecular Weight Not applicable.
Color Brownish-red.
pH (1% soln/water) pH of actual Ferric Subsulfate solution: Acidic to
litmus
Boiling Point The lowest known value is 100°C (212°F) (Water).
Not available.
Melting Point
Critical Temperature Not available.
1.548 @ 25 C (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Vapor Pressure The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (@ 20°C) (Water) .
Vapor Density The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Volatility Not available.
Odor Threshold Not available.
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Solubility Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Light, incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various Not available.
substances
Corrosivity Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Special Remarks on Sensitive to light.
No other information found at this time
Reactivity
Special Remarks on Not available.
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Absorbed through skin. Eye contact.
Toxicity to Animals LD50: Not available.
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, lymphatic system, pancreas.
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation, but no adverse effects are expected.
Eyes: Splashes may cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. There is a low toxicity in small quantities, but larger doses may lead
to iron poisoning and cause gastrointestinal tract irritation (gastroenteritis) with nausea, retching & vomiting,
abdominal pain, hypermotility, diarrhea, colic or constipation,and black stool. Liver damage and renal failure
have also been reported from iron poisoning. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning.
Iron poisoning may also affect behavior/Central Nervous System (somnolence -general depressed activity,
seizures, irritability, lethargy, restlessness, drowsiness, hyporeflexia, confusion, coma), respiration,
cardiovascular system (weak pulse, hypotension), metabolism (metabolic acidosis), and blood (leukocytosis).
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Repeated high exposures may lead to iron build-up in the body (particularly in the liver, spleen, and
lymphatic system) causing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea, black bowel movements,
mild lethargy, irritability, leukocytosis, normocytic anemia, hemochromatosis in the Kupfer cells of the liver or
in the recticuloendothial cells of the bone marrow. Damage may occur to the spleen, lymphatic system, and
liver (cirrhosis, hemsiderosis). Fibrosis or other damage may also occur to the pancreas. Symptoms may
include hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia.
Eyes: Prolonged eye contact may cause brownish discoloration of eyes.
Toxicity information was exprapolated from Ferric Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, and Iron)
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products
may arise.
Toxicity of the Products The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
of Biodegradation
Special Remarks on the Not available.
Products of Biodegradation
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification
Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ferric subsulfate; Water
Federal and State
Regulations
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) Not Available Not Available
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
B
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Ferric Subsulfate Solution
Protective Equipment
Gloves (impervious).
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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