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Material Safety Data Sheet
Ferrous Sulfate
Heptahydratye - Monohydrate |
| HEALTH |
1 |
| FLAMMABILITY |
0 |
| REACTIVITY |
0 |
| PERSONAL PROTECTION |
E |
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Manufacturer Information
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Product/Material: |
Ferrous Sulfate Moist & Dried Heptahydrate & Monohydrate |
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Manufacturer's Name & Address: |
QC Corporation
5566 Nash Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 |
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Emergency Tel. No: |
(410) 486-0010 |
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Chemtrec Number: |
(800) 424-9300 |
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Date Prepared: |
January 31, 2005 |
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Prepared By: |
Jason Morrell Gordon |
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Section 1 - Product Identification
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Trade Name: |
Diamond Brand Ferrous Sulfate: Moist Heptahydrate, Dried Heptahydrate, Monohydrate |
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Synonym: |
Copperas, Iron (II) Sulfate |
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Chemical Family: |
Iron (II) Sulfate |
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Formula: |
FeSO4 · 7H2O - Heptahydrate
FeSO4 · 1H2O - Monohydrate |
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CAS: |
7782-63-0 - Heptahydrate
7720-78-7 - Monohydrate |
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HMIS: |
H1 FO RO, Personal Protection Code-E (Safety glasses, gloves, dust respirators)
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DOT Category (only for packages containing 1,000 lbs or more): |
Environmentally Hazardous Substances, solid, n.o.s., 9, UN 3077, III, RQ (Ferrous
Sulfate) & other regulatory substances, liquid or solid, n.o.s. |
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Section II - Hazardous Ingredients
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Ferrous Sulfate: |
FeSO4 • H2O |
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OSHA PEL: |
N.A. |
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ACGIH TLV (1979): |
Rat. Oral LD50: 1480 mg/m³ |
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Other Limits: |
None |
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Section III - Physical Data
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Boiling Point: |
Decomposition at 300° C. |
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Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): |
0 |
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Vapor Density: |
N.A. |
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Solubility in Water (20°C): |
Heptahydrate: 48.50 gms in 100 ml |
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Appearance & Odor: |
Heptahydrate: Blue-green, acidic/sour
Monohydrate: Gray, acidic/sour |
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Specific Gravity: |
Heptahydrate: 1.898 @ 25°C
Monohydrate: 2.970 @ 25°C |
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Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: |
None |
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Flammable Limits: . |
N.A. |
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LEL and UEL: |
N.A. |
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Extinguishing Media: |
N.A. |
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Special Firefighting Procedures: |
N.A. |
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Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: |
None |
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Section V - Reactivity Data
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Stability: |
Stable |
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Incompatibility: |
Oxidizing Agents and Alkalies. |
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Conditions to Avoid: |
Extremely high temperatures. |
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Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: |
Products of sulfur oxides, i.e.: SO2 and SO3.
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Hazardous Polymerization: |
Will not occur. |
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
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Route(s) of Entry: |
Inhalation (Yes); Skin (Yes) Ingestion (Yes); Eyes (Yes) |
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Inhalation: |
Irritation to respiratory system. |
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Skin: |
Mild irritant. |
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Eyes: |
Will cause painful irritation. |
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Ingestion: |
Ingestion of large quantities can produce GI tract disturbances, severe shock,
vomiting, liver damage, tachycardia and death. |
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Carcinogenicity: |
Not established. |
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Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: |
Dermatitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, stomach or digestive problems. |
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: |
Irritation or itching, stinging of eyes, breathing problems, stomach ache, acid
or sour taste. |
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures: |
Flood skin and eyes with water for 15 minutes, consult physician. If inhaled,
remove to fresh air, consult physician. If ingested, drink large amts.
of water, induce vomiting, consult physician. |
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: |
Sweep up and repackage or place in receptacle for future disposal. |
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Waste Disposal Method: |
Remove to properly designated landfill or, if in solution, precipitate with
alkali and filter off iron for removal to landfill with pH adjustments
of the filtrate and discharge to sewer. |
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Precautions to be taken in Handling and Storage: |
Wear gloves, safety goggles, breathing mask and coveralls when handling. |
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Other Precautions: |
None |
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Section VIII - Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: |
Dust Mask |
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Protective Gloves: |
Work Gloves |
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Eye Protection: |
Goggles |
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Clothing: |
Coveralls |
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Ventilation: |
Local Exhaust - None
Special - None
Mechanical - None
Other - None |
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Work/Hygienic Practices: |
Available safety showers as well as end of shift clean-up facilities. |
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Information regarding the contents and levels of
metals in this product is available on the Internet at
http://www.agr.wa.gov or
http://www.qccorporation.com
Sales Office: One
Reservoir Circle, Suite 100 Baltimore, Maryland 21208
1-800-883-0010 FAX 410-486-0895
info@qccorporation.com
www.qccorporation.com
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