Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate

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1 Product # FERS Page 1 of 6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information Product Identifier.. Ferrous Sulfate, Solid Product Use Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate Supplier Name. Prepared By ClearTech Industries Inc Hanselman Avenue Saskatoon SK S7l 5Z3 Canada ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department Phone: (306) Preparation Date..... January 2, Hour Emergency Phone Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients Hazardous Ingredients..... Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate 100% (w/w) CAS Number Ferrous Sulfate Heptahydrate Synonym (s).... Crystaliron, Copperas, Iron (II) Sulfate Heptahydrate Section 03 - Hazard Identification Inhalation..... Skin Contact / Absorption. Excessive inhalation of dust or solution mist is irritating to the respiratory tract Skin Contact may be irritating Eye Contact Eye contact may be irritating and can be damaging.

2 Product # FERS Page 2 of 6 Ingestion... Exposure Limits.. Ferrous sulfate is low in toxicity (used as an iron nutrient in animal feed). Ingestion in huge quantities can produce gastrointestinal tract disturbances, severe shock, vomiting, liver damage, tachycardia, and even death. OSHA TWA, 8hr = 1mg/m 3 as Fe; ACGIH TLV = 1mg/m 3 as Fe Section 04 - First Aid Measures Inhalation... Skin Contact / Absorption Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention. Remove contaminated clothing. Irrigate affected area with water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. Eye Contact..... Ingestion... Flush immediate area with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical attention. Give large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 05 - Fire Fighting Conditions of Flammability.. Non-flammable. Means of Extinction..... Flash Point... Product does not burn. Where fire is involved, use any fire fighting agent appropriate for surrounding material; use water spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces. Auto-ignition Temperature Upper Flammable Limit Lower Flammable Limit.... Hazardous Combustible Products. Special Fire Fighting Procedures... Explosion Hazards. Ferrous Sulfate may decompose at high temperatures to produce toxic and corrosive materials. Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing Apparatus and protective clothing. Ferrous Sulfate may decompose at high temperatures to produce toxic and corrosive materials.

3 Product # FERS Page 3 of 6 Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures Leak / Spill Deactivating Materials Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Only enter area with PPE. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers. Use Soda Ash or dilute sodium hydroxide to precipitate iron from solution. Section 07 - Handling and Storage Handling Procedures..... Storage Requirements Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure. Material is hygroscopic. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, and away from incompatible materials. Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls Protective Equipment Eyes.... Respiratory... Gloves... Clothing..... Footwear... Other... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they may contribute to severe eye injury. Dust mask if needed, a NIOSH approved respirator for dust should be worn. Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water, dry thoroughly before reuse. Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing with soap and water, dry thoroughly before reuse. Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all times No other information available Engineering Controls Ventilation Requirements... Other... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel enclosure, and control of process conditions. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems. Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.

4 Product # FERS Page 4 of 6 Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State Odor and Appearance.... Odor Threshold Solid. Blue-Green, fine crystals; odorless. Specific Gravity (Water=1) Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C). Vapor Density (Air=1).... Evaporation Rate Boiling Point Freeze/Melting Point..... ph.... Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient... Decomposes at 300 o C 57 0 C Loses Water 3.7 (10% Solution). Bulk Density kg/m 3 % Volatiles by Volume... 0% Solubility in Water Molecular Formula g/100 g 50 o C FeSO 4 * 7H 2 O Molecular Weight Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Stability Incompatibility Hazardous Products of Decomposition Polymerization..... Stable under normal conditions Alkalines, soluble carbonates, and oxidizing agents. Extremely high temperatures. Burning may produce Sulfur oxides. Will not occur.

5 Product # FERS Page 5 of 6 Section 11 - Toxicological Information Irritancy Sensitization Chronic/Acute Effects.... Synergistic Materials Animal Toxicity Data Carcinogenicity Reproductive Toxicity Teratogenicity Mutagenicity Moderate irritant. Skin and eye irritant LD50 (Oral, Rat)= 319 mg/kg Section 12 - Ecological Information Fish Toxicity.... Biodegradability Environmental Effects Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Section 14 - Transportation Information TDG Classification Class Group III PIN Number NA 9125 Other... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises during shipment. All containers must be shipped with container valve protective housings in place. 68kg cylinders are to be shipped in an upright position.

6 Product # FERS Page 6 of 6 Section 15 - Regulatory Information WHMIS Classification... D2 NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS Section 16 - Other Information Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3 Phone: Fax: Location Address Postal Code Phone Number Fax Number Richmond BC Horseshoe way V7A 4X Calgary AB th St. S.E. T2C 2A Edmonton AB th Street T5S 1N Saskatoon SK 2302 Hanselman Avenue S7L 5Z Regina SK 555 Henderson Drive S42 5X Winnipeg MB 340 Saulteaux Crescent R3J 3T Mississauga ON 7480 Bath Road L4T 1L Hour Emergency Number - All Locations