Ammonium Ferric Sulphate AR – 500g

Section 1: Identification

• Product Name: Ammonium Ferric Sulphate AR
• Synonyms: Ferric ammonium sulfate, Iron alum
• Uses: Laboratory reagent, analytical chemistry, water purification, mordant in dyeing and printing textiles

Section 2: Hazard Identification

• GHS Classification:
  • Skin irritation (Category 2)
  • Eye irritation (Category 2A)
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements:
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
• Pictograms:
• Precautionary Statements:
  • P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing.
  • P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Substance: Ammonium Ferric Sulphate
• CAS Number: 10138-04-2
• Percentage: >99%

Section 4: First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
• Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
• Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Specific Hazards: Non-combustible but may decompose upon heating to produce toxic fumes including sulfur oxides and iron oxides.
• Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

• Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible substances.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Eye Protection: Safety goggles
  • Skin Protection: Protective gloves
  • Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator in case of insufficient ventilation
  • Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Violet crystalline solid
• Odor: Odorless
• pH: 2.0-3.0 (5% solution)
• Melting Point: Decomposes before melting
• Boiling Point: Not applicable
• Solubility: Soluble in water

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

• Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture and high temperatures.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, reducing agents, organic materials.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, iron oxides, and ammonia.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity.
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes skin irritation.
• Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified
• Carcinogenicity: Not classified
• Reproductive Toxicity: Not classified
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: Not classified
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure: Not classified
• Aspiration Hazard: Not classified

Section 12: Ecological Information

• Ecotoxicity: May be harmful to aquatic life in high concentrations.
• Persistence and Degradability: Not readily biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation.
• Mobility in Soil: High mobility in soil.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Avoid release into the environment.

Section 14: Transport Information

• UN Number: Not regulated
• Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
• Packing Group: Not regulated
• Environmental Hazards: Not classified as hazardous for transport.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

• Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Complies with relevant regulations.