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Approximate
Percent by Weight
CAS
Number
Ferrous Sulphate
Heptahydrate
>98%
7782-63-0
Sulphuric Acid
<2%
7664-93-9
None Established
3
1 mg/m *
3
1 mg/m *
3
1 mg/m
3
0.2 mg/m (Thoracic)
3
1 mg/m
LD50 / LC50
Species and Route
LD50, rat, oral >1,389 mg/kg
LD50, mouse, oral 1,520 mg/kg
LD50, rat, oral 2140 mg/kg
3
LC50, rat, inhal 510 mg/m /2hr
Trade Names and Synonyms: Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous Sulphate Heptahydrate, Iron (II) Sulphate, Green Vitriol, Copperas.
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removed immediately if it becomes heavily contaminated and should be changed daily and laundered before reuse if there is
reasonable probability that the clothing may be contaminated.
Ventilation: Use adequate local or general ventilation to maintain the concentration of ferrous sulphate dust in the working
environment well below recommended occupational exposure limits.
Respirators: Where ferrous sulphate dust is generated and cannot be controlled to within acceptable levels by engineering
means, use appropriate NIOSH-approved respiratory protection equipment (a 42CFR84 Class N, R or P-95 particulate filter
cartridge).
Odour:
Odourless
Physical State:
Moist solid
pH:
3.7 (10% Soln)
3.2 (30% Soln)
Vapour Pressure:
Negligible at 20C
Vapour Density:
Not applicable
Boiling Point/Range:
Decomposes at >300C
Melting Point/Range:
Loses water at 57C & 65C
Specific Gravity:
1.90
Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable
Coefficient of Water/Oil
Distribution:
No Data
Odour Threshold:
Not applicable
Solubility:
25.6 gm/100 ml @ 20C
30 gm/100 ml @ 25C
48.6 g/100 g water @ 50C
Percent Volatile by
Weight:
Not applicable
Other Information:
Molecular Formula FeSO47H20; Molecular Weight 278.01
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(IARC), or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
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Exposure Indices, 7 Edition, plus Supplements.
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1972 present, (multi-volume work), World Health Organization, Geneva.
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Chemical Hazards. CD-ROM Edition September 2005.
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Chemical Substances (RTECS) CCOHS Web Access subscription. Last accessed 22 Nov 2012.
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(NTP), 12 Report on Carcinogens, June 2011.
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Although reasonable precautions have been taken in the preparation of the data contained herein, it is offered solely for your
information, consideration and investigation. Teck American Incorporated extends no warranty and assumes no responsibility for the
accuracy of the content and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon. This material safety data sheet provides guidelines
for the safe handling and processing of this product; it does not and cannot advise on all possible situations. Therefore, your specific
use of this product should be evaluated to determine if additional precautions are required. Individuals exposed to this product
should read and understand this information and be provided pertinent training prior to working with this product.
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