Les Ateliers de Blicquy
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date: 29/01/02
Rue du Couvent, 38
B7903 – BLICQUY
Tel: +32 (0) 69 66 96 90
Fax: +32 (0) 69 66 96 99
Name of the Product
Iron sulfate
1.
Identification of the product and of the company
Name of the product
Iron Sulfate
Packer
LES ATELIERS DE BLICQUY
Rue du Couvent, 38
7903 Blicquy
Tel.: 00 32 (0)69 66 96 90
Distributor
LES ATELIERS DE BLICQUY
Rue du Couvent, 38
7903 Blicquy
Tel.: 00 32 (0)69 66 96 90
Anti-poison Centre (Belgium)
2.
070/245 245
Information on the ingredients
Components
CAS
% (weight/weight)
Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate
7782-63-0
92 typical analysis
Sulfuric acid
007664-93-9
1.5 typical analysis
Chemical formula (ferrous sulfate heptahydate)
3.
FeSO4 7H20
Identification of the dangers
Harmful in case of ingestion.
4.
First Aid Measures
Inhalation
have the person breath fresh air
Contact with the skin
Wash abundantly in water. Remove soiled clothing.
Contact with eyes
Rinse immediately and abundantly with water. Consult a specialist.
.
Ingestion
Consult a physician immediately and show him the packaging or label.
5.
Measures to combat fires
The product is not flammable and does not promote combustion in other products.
Method of extinguishing fires
As suitable for a nearby fire
In case of fire, there is the risk that dangerous fumes will form
6.
Measures to take in case of accidental spills
Les Ateliers de Blicquy
Rue du Couvent, 38
B7903 – BLICQUY
Tel: +32 (0) 69 66 96 90
Fax: +32 (0) 69 66 96 99
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Date: 29/01/02
Name of the Product
Iron Sulfate
Methods of clean-up
Collect the product insofar as possible. Avoid forming dust when gathering with a
Individual precautions
Wear an anti-dust mask, eyeglasses and gloves
Precautions to protect the environment
Follow the indications of paragraph 13
broom or shovel.
7.
Handling and storage
Handling:
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
Storage
At ambient temperature. Avoid contaminating natural water resources during storage.
Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents.
8.
Control of exposure / individual protection
The product is not pulverulent during normal use.
Protection of respiratory tract
A protective mask against dust
Protection for the hands
Gloves
Protection for the skin
Avoid prolonged contact
Protection for the eyes
Safety glasses
9.
Physical and chemical properties
Aspect
Colour
Odour
pH value (50 g/l water)
Flash point
Melting point
Limits of explosive potential in air
Volume mass
Solubility in water (20°C )
Crystalline solid
Bluish green
No odour
3-4
Not applicable
64°C
Not applicable
1.9
460 g
Les Ateliers de Blicquy
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rue du Couvent, 38
B7903 – BLICQUY
Tel: +32 (0) 69 66 96 90
Fax: +32 (0) 69 66 96 99
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Date: 29/01/02
Name of Product
Iron Sulfate
10. Stability and reactivity
The product loses water progressively between 56°C and 300°C. If it is heated up to 600°C, it gives off acidic fumes of sulfur trioxide (SO3) which are
toxic but not flammable. It can react like a reducing agent with strong toxic agents.
Dangerous products of decomposition
SOx
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
DL50 oral, rat
1530 mg/kg
Irritations of the skin
irritant
Irritations of the eyes
irritant
In case of ingestion of elevated quantities
vomiting, diarrheas, drop in blood pressure
12. Ecological information
Iron sulfate is considered to be a product which does not have harmful impact on organisms in residual water. In case of excessive levels in aquatic
systems, iron sulfate can reduce the oygen present in the water.
13.
Considerations relating to disposal
Conform to regulations and laws in force.
14.
Information relating to transport
Not classified as dangerous for transport.
15.
Regulatory information
EEC classification
harmful
R phrases
R 22: harmful if ingested
S phrases
S2: keep out of reach of children
S13: keep away from food and drink, including those of animals
S24/25 avoid contact with the skin and eyes
S 46 : in case of ingestion, immediately consult a physician and show him the packaging or
label
Les Ateliers de Blicquy
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rue du Couvent, 38
B7903 – BLICQUY
Tel: +32 (0) 69 66 96 90
Fax: +32 (0) 69 66 96 99
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Date: 29/01/02
Name of the product
Iron Sulfate
16. Other information
This sheet complements the technical data sheet of the product but does not replace it
The information which it contains is based on the state of our knowledge relating to the product concerned at the date indicated. It is given in good
faith.
The attention of users is drawn to the possible risks incurred when the product is used for other applications than those for which it was designed.
This sheet in no way exempts the user from knowing and applying all the laws governing his activity. On his sole responsibility he must take the
precautions linked to the use he is making of the product.