Section 1 - Chemical Product ? MSDS Name:Iron (III) nitrate Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Ferric nitrate; Iron trinitrate; Iron nitrate
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS| CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
| 10421-48-4 | Ferric nitrate | 100 % | 233-899-5 |
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases: 36/38 8
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ? EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes and skin. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic.Moisture sensitive.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.Mutagen.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ? Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ? General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ? General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ? Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ? Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local, explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ?
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: light purple
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 47 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.68
Molecular Formula: N3O9Fe
Molecular Weight: 241.8617
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ? Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, combustible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers. May discolor upon exposure to light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ? RTECS#:
CAS# 10421-48-4: QU8915000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Ferric nitrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ? For further information, contact Fisher Scientific.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ? Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ?
CDG/CPL
Shipping Name: FERRIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1466
Packing Group: III
IMO
No information available.
IATA
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Canadian TDG
No information available.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ?
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with
plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10421-48-4: 1
Canada
CAS# 10421-48-4 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 10421-48-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10421-48-4:. OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993. OEL-FINL
AND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993. OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3
JANUARY 1993. OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993. OEL-UNI
TED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993. OEL IN BUL
GARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV. OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SI
NGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10421-48-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A