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Material Safety Data Sheet

Quick Identifier (in Plant Common Name)
Manufacturers Name:
AJAX CHEMICAL

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Common Name (used on label) (Trade Name & Synonyms):

AMMONIUM FERROUS SULPHATE;

Ammonium iron (II) sulphate, Ferrous ammonium sulphate, Mohrs salt
Chemical Name:

CAS No:
10045-89-3
UN : None Allocated
Chemical Family:

AMMONIUM FERROUS SULPHATE

Formula:

(NH4) 2SO4FeSO4 . 6H2O

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION / PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE :
Pale blue green crystals or crystalline powder
Boiling Point
: No Data
Melting Point
: decomposes
Vapor Pressure
: No Data
Specific Gravity
: 1.86
Flash Point
: No Data
Flammability Limits : No Data
Molecular Weight : 392.13 Based on Formula (NH4) 2SO4FeSO4 . 6H2O
pH
: 3.0 5.0 on 5% solution
Form
: Solid
OTHER PROPERTIES
Solubility in water , insoluble in alcohol
Slowly oxidizes and effloresces in air.
Note : If this compound is used in human or animal application then it may acquire A poison schedule of S6, S4
or S2. When used for laboratory chemical analysis, it has no poison schedule.
USE
Laboratory reagent.
In photography.
As a polymerization catalyst.
No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not
available

SECTION 2 HEALTH HAZARDOUS INFORMATION

ACCUTE EFFECTS
SWALLOWED :
Highly toxic.
Acute poisoning via ingestion may give the following symptoms : Gastro intestinal discomfort, diarrhoea and
vomiting.
Symptoms of the ingestion of large amounts may be delayed for several hours and can include epigastric pain,
haematemesis and possible circulatory failure.
Hours or days after apparent recovery metabolic acidosis , convulsions and coma may occurs. If the patient
survives, symptoms of acute liver necrosis may develop and could lead to death due to hepatic coma.
EYE :
A moderate eye irritant.
SKIN :
Practically non-harmful.
INHALED:
Unlikely to occur; if it does, below nose and if discomfort persists , seek medical advice.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
Not available.
FIRST AID
SWALLOWED :

Seek immediate medical assistance

Poison Information centres in each Satte capital city can provide additional assistance for scheduled poison.

SECTION 2 HEALTH HAZARDOUS INFORMATION

(CONTINUED)
EYE :
Irrigate with copious quantity of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance if symptoms persists.
SKIN :
Wash affected areas with copious quantities of water.
Seek medical advice if effects persist.
INHALED:
Unlikely to occur; but if does, blow nose and if discomfort persists, seek medical advice.
FIRST AID FACILITIES :
No Data
ADVICE TO DOCTOR:
No Data
TOXICITY DATA:
Oral LD50(rat): 3250 mg/kg
No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not
available

SECTION 3 PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

EXPOSURE STANDARDS :
Recommended exposure limits are 1 mg/m3 for iron salts.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
No data supplied.
PERSONAL PROTECTION :.
Laboratory : Normal standards of laboratory protective clothing including effective eye protection should suffice.
FLAMMABILITY :
Non combustible material
ENVIRONMENT :
No data supplied.
No Data in IDENTIFICATION means data not applicable in this field. In all other fields, it means not
available

SECTION 4 SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Best stored in well closed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Ferrous salts are subject to oxidation in
storage.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL :
Sweep up, but avoid generating dust.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Nil hazard.
It is not advisable to use extinguisher of the chlorinated type as there will be the possibility of toxic fumes being
produced by the catalytic decomposition of the other materials involved.
REACTIVITY DATA
Hazardous catalytic reactions involving iron compounds have been reported . care must also be taken when
ferrous salts are mixed or reacted with oxidising agents.
This MSDS summaries our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and
how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider
the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including its
use in conjunction with other product. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an
appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact Ajax Chemicals. Our responsibility for
products sold is subject to our standard term and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and
is also available on request.