Material Safety Data Sheet

Issue date: July 2004

Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia

Ferric Sulphate

 

 

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Company Details:

Kendon Chemical & MNFG. Co. Pty  Ltd

71 McClure Street Thornbury  3071

PO Box 160 Northcote 3070

Tel:  03 9497 2822

Fax: 03 9499 7225

 

Emergency:  000

 

Product Name: Ferric Sulphate

Synonyms: Liquid Ferric Sulphate

Iron (III Sulpahte

Iron Persulphate

Iron Sequisulphate

Diiron Trisulphate

Manufacturer's Product Code(s): 

Use: Flocculation in municipal water supplies, sewage, industrial effluents Phosphate removal in sewrage treatment chemical manufacture Acid etching of aluminium and copper pickling of stainless steel mordant in textile dying and calico printing Polymerisation catalyst soil conditioning.

UN Number: 1760

Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Dangerous Goods Class: 8

Subsidiary risk: None allocated

Packing Group: III

Hazchem Code: 2X

 

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

SUBSTANCE NAME                          Molecular formula               CAS Number

Inorganic Iron Compound                       Fe2 (SO4)3 xH2O            10028-22-5                                                      

 

 

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia

 

Hazard Category: None

 

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

Swallowed:

May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding stomach, incoordination, and muscle spasm and kidney injury.

Eye:

May cause moderate to severe irritation and inflammation to the eyes..

Skin:

Ferric Sulphate can cause stingy irritation to open cuts and wounds.  Prolonged contact can cause dermatitis.

Inhaled:

Ferric Sulphate has a very low vapour pressure at ambient temperature and therefore normally can not be inhaled.  Inhalation of air containing mist may cause sore throat, coughing and irritation of nose.  High concentration of mist may cause congestion and restriction of air ways.

Chronic:

Inhalation:  No known long term effect.

Skin:            No known long term effect

Ingestion:   Repeated ingestion of this material may cause phosphate deficiency which can weaken bones.  Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning.  Liver damage coma, nausea and death from iron poisoning has been reported.

Eye:            No known long term effect.

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Swallowed:

If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting.  Drink plenty of water.  never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly loosing consciousness. Seek urgent medical assistance.

 

Eye:

If material is splashed into eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, ensuring eye lids are held open. Immediately transport to hospital or doctor.

 

Skin:

If material is splashed onto the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water and soap if available.

 

Inhaled:

Remove victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - DO NOT USE DIRECT MOUTH - TO - MOUTH METHOD if victim ingested or inhaled substance; use alternative respiratory method or proper respiratory device -

 

First Aid Facilities:

Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal wash room facilities.

 

Advice to Doctor:

Treat symptomatically.

 

 

 

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazard

CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water fog.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. If possible to do so safely, shut off fuel to fire. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: If tanks, drums or containers of this material are heated, they may rupture and project corrosive liquids over a wide area.

 

Flammability

Not flammable or combustible. If involved in a fire may generate noxious and corrosive fumes.

 

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

EMERGENCY ACTION:

Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Isolate for 800 m in all directions if tank, rail car or tanker truck is involved in fire.

SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE:

Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce vapour; but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.

SMALL SPILLS:

Small spillage may be washed down to drain.  For large spillage refer to EPA or local waster management authority.  Contain spillage with earth, sand or other absorbent material which does not react with the spilled material.  Contact emergency services and supplier for advice.

 

 

 

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store and transport in corrosion resistant containers such as stainless steel, rubber lined steel, PVC, fibergalss, polyethylene etc. Keep solution at manufacturer's recommended temperature to prevent crystallization.  Avoid generating mist.

 

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Standards

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IRON SULFIDE

(Worksafe Australia)

[TWA]10 mg/m³

 

Engineering Controls

Corrosive liquid. Single significant exposure may cause severe injury. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. Prevent accumulation of gas(es) in hollows or sumps. Eliminate any sources of ignition.

Exposure to this material may be controlled in a number of ways.The measures appropriate for a particular worksite depend on how the material

is used and on the potential for exposure.  Engineering methods to prevent or control exposure are preferred. Methods include process or personnel enclosure, mechanical ventilation (dilution and local exhaust), and control of process conditions. If engineering controls and work practices are not effective in preventing or controlling exposure, then suitable personal protective equipment, which is known to perform satisfactorily, should be used.

 

Personal Protection Equipment

CLOTHING: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of apron or splash suit as recommended by the manufacturer.

GLOVES: PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of glove as recommended by the manufacturer.                                                     

EYES: Chemical goggles or faceshield to protect eyes.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of gases. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When the concentration of airborne contaminants reach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face respirator with acid vapour cartridge is recommended. For high concentration use a atmosphere-supplied, positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus supplied air respirator complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 is recommended.  Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels.

If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended.  The use of fully-encapsulating, gas-tight suits is also recommended.

 

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance:                           Brown in color

Boiling Point Melting Point:   112°C

pH                                           1

Specific Gravity:                     1.58 at 20°C

Flash Point:                            None Available

Flammability Limits:              Non Combustible

Solubility in Water:                Miscible with water in any proportion

 

Other Properties

Solubility in other liquids:        Insoluble in alcohol

Freezing Point                       18°C

Corrosiveness                        Aqueous solution is mildly corrosive to metals and concrete.

 

 

 

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:

Stable compound, but in very dilute aqueous solutions hydrolyses to form some sulphuric acid.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Solid: Fumes of SO2 and SO3

Liquid: dilute sulphuric acid.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

Will not occur.

 

INCOMPATIBILITIES:

Strong aqueous solutions of Ferric Sulphate will readily react with sodium Hydroxide and other alkali to form a thick slippery paste or jell.

 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.

 

 

11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to an approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

 

12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: 1760

Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S.

Dangerous Goods Class: 8

Subsidiary risk: None allocated

Packing Group: III

Hazchem Code: 2X

 

Classified as a CLASS 8 (CORROSIVE) Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 6th Edition.

 

Dangerous goods of Class 8 (Corrosive) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following:

 -              Class 1

 -              Class 4.3

 -              Class 5

 -              Class 6, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids

 -              Class 7

and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.

Emergency information(Transport):

Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide (SAA/SNZ HB76:1997)

For TOXIC AND/OR CORROSIVE Guide No: 37

 

13. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poison Schedule: S5

 

 

 

 

 

14. OTHER INFORMATION

Contact Point

Ian Logan

Technical Manager 03 9497 2822

Chris Story

General Manager  03 9497 2822

 

Disclaimer

The information herein is to the best to our knowledge, correct and complete. It describes the safety requirements for this product and should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties. Since methods and conditions are beyond our control we do not accept liability for any damages resulting from the use of, or reliance on, this information in inappropriate contexts.

 

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