Product ID:2018;FERRIC NITRATE,9-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:12/30/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1153
MSDS Number: BZPFX

J.T. BAKER COMPANY

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 70829

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

FERRIC NITRATE (CERCLA)

CAS: 10421-48-4

RTECS: QU8915000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 1 MG (FE)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG (FE)/M3; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 1 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR
BURNS.SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI
TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:DUST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION,BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN,EYE
OR RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED
MEDICAL ATT ENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND
INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
FOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**OXIDIZER** CONTAINERS MAY BURST AT
ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.SHOVEL INTO A DRY
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL OR RECLAMATION.RQ IS 1000 LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR-YELLOW.STORE SEPERATELY FROM
COMBUSTIBLES AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MISTS,DEPENDING ON THE
AIRBORN CONCENTRATION .
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICALLY RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:117F,47C
Vapor Density:14
Spec Gravity:1.68
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE VIOLET TO GRAYISH CRYSTALS WITH SLIGHT ACID
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,MOST COMMON METALS,ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.AVOID CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO*X

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.EPA CODE D001(IGNITABLE),D002(CORROSIVE).

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