Product ID:5543-30,FERRIC SUBSULFATE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-153-3440
MSDS Number: BHKMJ

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FERRIC SUBSULFATE (MONSEL'S SOLUTION)

CAS: 1310-45-8

Fraction By Weight: 100.00%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM FE SALTS

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM FE SALTS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE AND SKIN MAY CAUSE
MECHANICAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN:NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED BUT
SPLASHES MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. INHALATION: NO ADVERSE
EFFECTS EXPECTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED LIVER,KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
FUNCTIONS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MED HELP.EYES:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL
HELP.SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.GET MED ADVICE IF IRRITN
DEVELOPS.INGESTION:INDUCE V OMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF WATER.NOTHING
BYMOUTH TO UNCON

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA
WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS. NOT CONSIDERED TO
BE EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: WIPE/SOAK UP WITH PAPER TOWEL OR
INERT ABSORBENT.PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER.LARGE SPILL:EVACUATE AND
VENTILATE AREA.IF POSSIBLE,STOP LEAK.DIKE TO RETAIN RUN OFF.VACUUM
UP FREE LIQUID.ABSOR B WITH ABSORBENT.KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE,FREEZING,SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE MIST.AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT WITH SKIN.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29
CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/ WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR
SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, PVC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.APRON
REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYMS: FERRIC SULFATE BASIC SOLUTION; IRON HYDROXIDE SULFATE;
MONSEL'S SOLUTION.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.54
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH BROWN LIQUID;ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES EXTREMITIES.LIGHT SENSITIVE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR AND THE CONTAINED
METALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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