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MATERIAL SAFETY AND DATA SHEET
Section 1: Identification of the substance and company
Product Name: Ferric Nitrate
Synonyms: Nitric acid, iron (3+) salt nonahydrate; iron nitrate
nonahydrate; iron trinitrate
Chemical Formula: Fe(NO3)3.9H2O
Company Identification:
Acorn Chemicals Ltd. Emergency Tel No:
T/A Acorn Water
Glasslyn Rd. (023) 43466
Bandon,
Co. Cork.
Rep. Of Ireland.
Tel: (023) 43466
Fax: (023) 43467
Section 2: Composition/Information on ingredients
CAS No %(w/w)
Ferric Nitrate 10421-48-4 (Anhydrous) 90 - 100%
Section 3: Hazards Information
Emergency Overview: Danger! Oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes
and respiratory tract. Affects the liver.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Repeated large
doses can cause excess iron
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buildup in the body. Symptoms include gastrointestinal irritation, with
abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, black stool and liver damage.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Prolonged contact may cause a
brownish discoloration to the eye.
Chronic Exposure: Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs in individuals
when the nitrate is converted by bacteria in the stomach to nitrite.
Chronic exposure may cause liver effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired
liver, kidney or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the
effects of the substance.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing
before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
lifting lower and
upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never
give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Section 5: Fire fighting measures
Fire: Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of
reaction with reducing
agents or combustibles may cause ignition. Fire may produce
poisonous or irritating
gases.
Explosion: Contact with oxidizable substances may cause extremely violent
combustion. Sealed
containers may rupture when heated. Sensitive to mechanical impact.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
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Special Information: Wear full protective clothing and breathing equipment for high-
intensity fire or potential
explosion conditions.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified
in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerise for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or
wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling: Keep in a tightly closed container. Protect from physical damage.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat, moisture and
incompatibilities. Separate from combustibles, organic or other readily
oxidisable materials. Avoid storage on wood floors. Containers of this material
may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust,
solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 1 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble iron salt as Fe
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures
below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because
it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into
the general work area.
Personal Respirators:
If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a full face piece
particulate respirator may be worn for up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum
use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids. glycerine, etc.) are
present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
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atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work
area.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical properties
Colour: Violet crystals.
Odour: Slight nitric acid odour.
Boiling point: < 100C Decomposes
Solubility: Freely soluable.
Melting point: 47.2掳C
Specific gravity: 1.684
pH:
Concentration:
Flash point:
Flammability:
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibilities; Substance may react violently with some organic
compounds or
reducing agents.
Heat, shock, friction, incompatibles.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Emits nitrous oxides when heated to
decomposition.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: LD50: 3250 mg/kg (Oral rat)
Section 12: Ecological Information
No ecological problems are expected when the product is handled and used with due care.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal Method Product: Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
handled as
hazardous waste and sent to an approved waste facility.
Processing, use or
contamination of this product may change the waste
management options.
Disposal Method Packaging: Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
local
requirements.
Section 14: Transport Information
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN1466
Packing Group: III
Section 15: Regulatory Information
EEC Hazard Classification: Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Risk Phases: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Contact with
combustible
material may cause fire.
Safety Phases: Keep away from combustible material.
Section 16: Other Information
This data sheet was prepared in accordance with Directive 91/155/EEC.
This information is given without any warranty or representation. We do not assume any
legal responsibility for same, nor do we give permission, inducement, or recommendation to
practice any patented invention without a license. It is offered solely for your consideration,
investigation and verification. Before using any product, read its label.
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