FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV. -- FERROUS SULFATE  -- 6810-00N008547
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERROUS SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N008547
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO., CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING DIV.
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FERROUS SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7782-63-0
RTECS #:NO8510000
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CONTACT W/EYE
    OR SKIN IS IRRITATING .

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING,CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING,GIVE O*2/ARTIFICIAL RESP . CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. EYE CONTACT:FLUSH W/LOTS OF WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN,GET M
    EDICAL HELP . SKIN:FLUSH W/LOTS OF H*2O (FPN

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES OF SO*X.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. NATURE OF
    HAZARD:IRRITANT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST ACCEPTABLE,GENERAL MECHANICAL ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:NONE (MFR)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT:-7H*2O @ 572F. MELTING POINT:-6H*2O @ 64C (147F). DATE OF
    PREP:7/2/80.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-7H*2O@300C
Spec Gravity:1.9
Solubility in Water:16%
Appearance and Odor:PALE,BLUISH-GREEN CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Stability Condition to Avoid:READILY OXIDIZES IN MOIST AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF SO*X.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY W/ALL
    LOCAL,STATE,& FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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