Iron(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate SDS: Safety and Handling Guidelines

 

 

Product namely: Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate.

CAS Number: 7782-63-0.

Synonyms: Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate, iron(II) sulfate 7-hydrate, iron(II) iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate.

Identification of Hazards:

• Eye irritation may result from contact with the object.
• The skin could become irritated from contact.
• When you breathe in dust, your respiratory system may become irritated.
• Consumption may cause inflammation or pain in the stomach.

 

Precautions for Safe Handling:

• Handle in a room with good ventilation.
• Keep your distance from your skin, clothing, and eyes.
• Wear the proper personal protection gear, such as gloves & safety glasses.
• Avoid being near heat sources, sparks, & open flames.

Measures of First Aid:

• Eye contact: For 15 minutes, rinse your eyes with water. Consider getting medical help if inflammation continues.
• Skin contact: Use soap & water to wash your skin. Consider getting medical help if inflammation continues.
• Inhalation: Take a walk outside. If breathing is a struggle, see a doctor.
• Ingestion: Take in a lot of water. Don’t make someone throw up. If symptoms continue, seek medical attention.

 Measures of Fire Fighting:

• Extinguishing media: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemicals, foam that can withstand alcohol, or water spray. Specific risks associated with the chemical or mixture: Upon burning, may emit poisonous sulfur oxide gases.

Measures of Accidental Release:

• Personal precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Environmental precautions: Prevent products from entering drains or watercourses.
• Methods & material for containment & cleaning up: Spilled material should be swept up or vacuumed up and put in an appropriate container for disposal.

Handling & Storage:

• Keep the container securely shut and in a dry, well-ventilated area.
• Avoid heat, sparks, & open flames when storing.
• Storage away from materials that won’t work.
• Personal safety measures and exposure controls:
• Wear the proper personal protection gear, such as gloves & safety glasses.
• Maintain low airborne concentrations by using proper ventilation.

Physical & Chemical properties:

• Appearance: Green crystals.
• Solubility: Highly soluble in water.
• pH: 5.5 (1% solution).
• Molecular Weight: 278.02 g/mol.

Stability & Reactivity:

• Stable under typical circumstances.
• Stay away from strong acids.
• When dissolved in water, emits heat.

Toxicological information:

• LD50 (rat) oral > 2000 mg/kg.
• Skin LD50 (Rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg.

Ecological information:

• Not regarded as environmentally hazardous.

Disposal considerations:

• Comply with all applicable laws before disposing of.

Conclusion:

The chemical compound iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate has a variety of industrial & scientific uses. It is a crystalline solid that is blue-green in color and incredibly water-soluble. It can irritate the eyes, the skin, the respiratory system, and the digestive system when consumed. Although it is stable in normal circumstances, it should nonetheless be handled carefully to avoid touch with strong acids & with the right safety gear. It must be discarded in compliance with all relevant laws.