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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
13.6 Ferrous ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME FERROUS AMMONIUM SULPHATE HEXAHYDRATE
CAS No. (CE) 7783-85-9 233-151-8
FORMULA (NH4)
2
Fe(SO4)
2
, 6H2O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 392,14 AMU
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ferrous ammonium sulfate hexahydrate
Ammonium ferrous sulfate, hexahydrate
Iron ammonium sulfate hydrate
Sulfuric acid, ammonium iron (2+) salt, hexahydrate
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
FORM Solid
COULOUR Greenish blue
ODOUR Nil
MELTING POINT 100°C
DENSITY 1.86 g/cm
3
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Non-combustible.
Likelihood of dangerous vapors being given off if close to a fire.
In fire situations it may form nitrogen oxides and sulphur oxides.
HEALTH RISKS
SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND
HEALTH HAZARDS
Irritant for the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.
SAFETY MEASURES
EYES - SKIN Flush copiously with water.
Remove any contaminated clothing
RESPIRATORY TRACT Avoid continued exposure, breathe in fresh air; seek medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED Drink plenty of water, provoke vomiting, and seek medical advice.
CHEMICAL RISKS AND STABILITY
STABILITY Conditions to avoid - high temperatures
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Sensitive to air, sensitive to light.
PRODUCTS TO AVOID Powerful oxidizing agents and acids.
DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS
Iron oxides
Ammonia
Sulphur oxides
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
HANDLING Safe Handling Instructions: Do not breathe the dust. Avoid contact with the eyes,
skin or clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposures.
EXPOSURE LIMITS UK:
Source - category - value
OEL - LTEL - 1 mg (Fe)/m
3
OEL - STEL - 2 mg (Fe)/m
3
BREATHING EQUIPMENT Use dust-masks or over-pressure breathing gear if dust formation is likely.
GLOVES Essential.
Wear chemical resistant gloves (nitrile rubber, NBR).
EYE PROTECTION Protective glasses/goggles are essential.
OTHER Wear protective clothing and work in a well-ventilated area.
Remove any contaminated clothing and wash hands thoroughly after working with
the product.
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