MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FERROUS SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FERROUS SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Chemical Name : Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate Synonyms : Dried Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate Company Identification : Tradeasia International Pte Limited Address : Singapore ,Republic of Singapore. Tel : Fax : tradeasiaservices@gmail.com 2 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CAS# Chemical Name % by Weight Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate 92 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Potential Acute Health Effects: Eyes: It causes severe irritation, tearing, reddening to the eyes. Prolong exposure causes discoloration to sclera. Skin: It causes irritation to the skin. Repeated contact may lead to dermatitis. Ingestion: Product is very harmful when swallowed. It causes vomiting, sever diarrhea, iron poisoning, pink and red discoloration in urine, and severe hemorrhagic gastritis with abdominal pain. Inhalation: Mild irritant to nose and throat. I causes irritation to respiratory track. Potential Chronic Health Effects: Chronic exposure to the product may cause adverse liver effect. It may cause liver damage, tachycardia and death. Target organs may include liver, kidney, digestive, circulatory, cardiovascular and central nervous system.

2 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Skin Contact: Wash with non abrasive soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Immidietly give 8 ounces of water. Vomiting occurs naturally. Rinse the mouth and repeat the water administration. Never give anything to unconscious person via mouth. Seek medical attention. Note to physician: Provide general supportive measures. Consult nearest poison control centre for all exposures except minor instances of inhalation and skin contact. 5 FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA Flammability of the Product : Non-flammable. Auto-Ignition Temperature Flash Points Flammable Limits Products of Combustion Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances Fire Fighting Media and Instructions General Fire Hazard: This material will not burn. Hzardous Conbustion Products Sulphur oxide and Sulphur dioxide are normal combustion prosucts. Incomplete combustion may produce irritating fumes and acrid smoke. Extinguishing media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray to control the fire. Fire fighting indructions: Fire fighter should use proper protective equipments and self Breathing

3 apparatus. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Use dust suppressant agent while sweeping the spilled area. prevent material entering into sewers or waterways. Large Spill: Neutralize the material with lime or sodium carbonate. Ventilate the area. Avoid personnel to enter into spill area. Stop leak if without risk. Follow all facility emergency response procedures. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions: Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid skin and eye contact. Handle with care in adequate ventilated place. Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Separate from incompatible material and water. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Mechanical ventilation is recomanded. Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. The suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state and appearance: Off White Powdered solid.

4 Odor Molecular Weight: g/mole Color: Off White. ph (1% soln/water): 3.3. Boiling Point: Decomposition temperature: Not available Melting Point: Not available Critical Temperature Specific Gravity: Density: 3 (Water = 1) Vapor Pressure Vapor Density Volatility Odor Threshold Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water. 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA Stability : The product is stable. Instability Temperature : Above F. Conditions of Instability : Neutralizes with basic compounds. Incompatibility with various substances : Reacts with moist air to form corrosive basic ferric sulphate. Neutralizes with strong alkalies, soluble carbonates, sodium tartarate, lead acetate etc. Corrosivity : Gives corrosive ferric sulphate in presence of moist air Hazardous Decomposition : Sulphur dioxide and sulphur oxide are normal decomposition products. It may liberate toxic metal fumes and acrid smoke. Special Remarks on Corrosivity Polymerization : Not occur.

5 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion. Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1520 mg/kg [Rat]. Chronic Effects on Humans: Very hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation. Product is very harmful when swallowed. It causes vomiting, sever diarrhea, iron poisoning, pink and red discoloration in urine, and severe hemorrhagic gastritis with abdominal pain. It can cause hypotention, rapid or weak pulse, dyspnea. Chronic exposure to the product may cause adverse liver effect. It may cause liver damage, tachycardia and death. Target organs may include liver, kidney, digestive, circulatory, cardiovascular and central nervous system Mutagenic Effects: Not available Carcinogenic Effects: Not available. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity BOD5 and COD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal: Disposal of spilled material should be in accordance with applicable local, state and national environmental regulatory requirements. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Amendment International Maritime Dangerous Good (IMDG) Code Classification: UN/NA #: UN 3077 Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S. (Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate) Hazardous Class: 9

6 Packaging Group: III Special provision: 179, 274,335,909 IBC Instructions IBC08 Povision: B2 EmS: F-A, S-S Storage and Segregation: Category A RQ Quantity: For a single package greater than the of 1,000 lb (4.54 kg), this product is regulated. 15 OTHER REGULATORY INFORMATION EC 1272/2008 (GHS-CLP) EC Regulation No. 1907/2006 HMIS (U.S.A.): Health Hazard: 2 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: E 16 OTHER INFORMATION References Other Special Considerations The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Tradeasia International Pte Ltd be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Tradeasia International Pte Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages.