Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Ferric Ammonium Sulfate Indicator Solution Catalog Numbers: AC228560000, M-027, M027, MCC-030282, NC9728336, XXFEAMSO45N20L Synonyms: Iron (iii) ammonium sulfate, dodecahydrate; Ammonium ferric sulfate Company Identification: Fisher Scientific 1 Reagent Lane Fairlawn, NJ 07410 For information, call: 201-796-7100 Emergency Number: 201-796-7100 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7664-93-9 |Sulfuric acid | 1.0 % | 231-639-5 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7783-83-7 |Ferric Ammonium Sulfate, Dodecahydrate| 20% | unlisted | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Corrosive. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause irreversible eye injury. May cause eye burns. Skin: May cause skin burns. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause kidney damage. May cause liver damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause headache. Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Chronic: No information found. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Antidote: The use of Deferoxamine as a chelating agent should be determined only by qualified medical personnel. **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Neutralize spill with sodium bicarbonate. Cover with sand, dry lime or soda ash and place in a closed container for disposal. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear amber Odor: odorless pH: < 2.0 Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: Not available. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: Not applicable. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Not available. Solubility: Not available. Specific Gravity/Density: Not available. Molecular Formula: Mixture Molecular Weight: Not applicable. **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, metals, excess heat, combustible materials, organic materials, oxidizers, amines, bases. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acetic anhydride, acetone cyanhydrin,acetone + nitric acid, acetone + potassium dichromate, acetonitrile, acrolein, acrylonitrile, alcohols + hydrogen peroxide, allyl alcohol, allyl chloride, 2-aminoethanol, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium triperchromate, aniline, bromates + metals, bromine pentfluoride, n-butyraldehyde, carbides, cesium acetylene carbide, chlorates, chlorinetrifluoride, chlorosulfonic acid, cuprous nitride, diisobutylene, epichlorohydrin, ethylene cyanohydrin, ethylenediamine, ethylene glycol, ethylenimine, fulminates, other acids, iodine heptafluoride, metals, isoprene, lithium silicide, mercuric nitride, mestiyl oxide, p-nitrotoluene, pentasilver trihydroxydiaminophosphate, perchlorates, permanganates + benzene, phosphorus, phosphorus isocyanate, picrates, potassium t-butoxide, potassium chlorate, permanganates, beta-propiolactone, propylene oxide, pyridine, rubidium acetylene carbide, and sodium Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, ammonia and/or derivatives. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 7664-93-9: WS5600000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 7783-83-7: WS5900000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 7664-93-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 250 ug Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 320 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 510 mg/m3/2H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2140 mg/kg. CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. CAS# 7783-83-7. Carcinogenicity: Sulfuric acid - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen (contained in strong inorg OSHA: Select carcinogen IARC: Group 1 carcinogen Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Ferric Ammonium Sulfate, Dodecahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: Workers exposed to industrial sulfuric mist showed a statistical increase in laryngeal cancer. This data suggests a possible relationship between carcinogenesis and inhalation of sulfuris acid mist. Teratogenicity: No information available. Reproductive Effects: No information available. Neurotoxicity: No information available. Mutagenicity: No information available. Other Studies: None. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: Sulfuric acid is harmful to aquatic life in very low concentrations. It may be dangerous if it enters intakes. The aquatic toxicity for bluegill in fresh water was 24.5 ppm/24hrs, which was lethal. **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT No information available Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7783-83-7 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Sulfuric acid can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. Ferric Ammonium Sulfate, Dodec can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **), California, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **). California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 7664-93-9: 2 CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. CAS# 7783-83-7: 1 United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 7664-93-9: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 1 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 7783-83-7: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined **): as Fe: 1 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 7783-83-7: OES-United Kingdom, STEL (listed as ** undefined **): as Fe: 2 mg/m3 STEL Canada CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7783-83-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 7664-93-9: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 3 mg/m3 OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 3 mg/m3;Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 3 mg/m3 OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 1 mg/m3 OEL-JAPAN:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-POLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 1 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 3 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3 OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV CAS# 7783-83-7: OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1 mg(Fe)/m3;STEL 2 mg(Fe)/m3 JANUARY 1993 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000 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 way shall the company 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 the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------