Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate 6H2O CP -500g

1. Identification

• Product Name: Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate Hexahydrate
• Chemical Formula: (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2·6H2O
• CAS Number: 7783-85-9
• Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, analytical chemistry

2. Hazard Identification

• GHS Classification:
  • Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
  • Skin irritation (Category 2)
  • Eye irritation (Category 2A)
  • Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3)
• GHS Label Elements:
  • Pictograms:
  • Signal Word: Warning
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
    • H315: Causes skin irritation.
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • Precautionary Statements:
    • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
    • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
    • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
    • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
    • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
    • P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
    • P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
    • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
    • P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
    • P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
    • P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
    • P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
    • P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
    • P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Chemical Name: Ammonium Ferrous Sulphate Hexahydrate
• CAS Number: 7783-85-9
• Percentage: >98%

4. First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
• Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Hazardous Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, iron oxides, ammonia

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective equipment (gloves, goggles, respiratory protection). Ventilate the area. Avoid breathing dust, fume, or vapors.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let the product enter drains or waterways.
• Methods for Cleanup: Sweep up and place in a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dust.

7. Handling and Storage

• Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust. Use in well-ventilated areas. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for this compound.
• Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to maintain airborne concentrations below occupational exposure limits.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles.
  • Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clothing.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or in poorly ventilated areas.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Pale green crystals
• Odor: Odorless
• Odor Threshold: Not available
• pH: Acidic in aqueous solution
• Melting Point: 100°C (decomposes)
• Boiling Point: Not available
• Flash Point: Not applicable
• Vapor Pressure: Not available
• Vapor Density: Not available
• Density: Approximately 1.9 g/cm³
• Solubility in Water: Soluble
• Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
• Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, and incompatible materials.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, ammonia

11. Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed.
• 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: May cause respiratory irritation.
• Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: Not classified

12. Ecological Information

• Ecotoxicity: May be harmful to aquatic life.