Product ID:FERRIC NITRATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004244
MSDS Number: BBPVJ

MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: EO822

MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: EO822

FERRIC (III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE

CAS: 7782-61-8

RTECS: NO7175000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3 (FE); 8990

FERRIC NITRATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10421-48-4

RTECS: QU8915000

OSHA PEL 1 MG FE/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG FE/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:DUSTS/MISTS OF FERRIC SALTS MAY BE IRRITATING
TO THE RESP TRACT. COUGHING/SNEEZING MAY OCCUR.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED,
INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. SKIN: REMOVE ANY
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN/EYES WITH SOAP/MILD
DETERGENT/WATER FOR AT LEAST 1 5 MINUTES. GET MED ATT IF IRRITATION
DEVELOPS.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:STRONG OXIDIZER/REACT W/REDUCING AGENTS MAY
CAUSE FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/BREATHING
EQUIPMENT FOR HIGH INTENSITY FIRE OR POTENTIAL EXPLOSION

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/RESPROTECTION FROM DUST. PICK
UP/PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATI OR DISPOSAL IN A
METHOD THAT DOESN'T GENERA TE DUST OR FUMES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF AT,
MOISTURE & INCOMPATABILITIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING. KEEP FROM CONTACT
W/CLOTHING/OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. WASH AFTER HANDLING. STORE
IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:IF >TLV IS EXCEEDED/A SUPPLIED AIR FULL
FACEPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH/QUICK-DRENCH/CLEAN
BODY-COVERING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 26 AUG 85. MELTING POINT: 472C (117F). EYE PROTECTION:
CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS TERIAL.
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 404.00.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.684
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET CRYSTALS, SLIGHT NITRIC ACID ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACT VIOLENTLY W/SOME ORGANIC COMPOUNDS OR REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY
VIOLENT COMBUSTION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS NITROUS OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO
DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSED IN AN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY. ENSURE
COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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