| Product Name: | Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate | Other Name: | Sulfuric acid,iron(2+) salt,heptahydrate (1:1:7);Sulfuric acid,iron(2+) salt (1:1),heptahydrate;Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate;Ironate;Iron protosulfate;Irosul;Presfersul;Iron sulfate heptahydrate;Iron sulfate (FeSO4) heptahydrate;Iron(2+) sulfate heptahydrate;Iron sulfate heptahydrate (FeSO4.7H2O);Iron(II) sulfate heptahydrate;Ironfer;FerroHepta |
| CAS No.: | 7782-63-0 | Molecular Formula: | Fe.H2O4S.7H2O |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=ZOUCGOUCHDLIRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 278.01500 |
| Exact Mass: | 277.96100 | EC Number: | 616-510-7 |
| UNII: | 39R4TAN1VT | DSSTox ID: | DTXSID9040344 |
| NCI Thesaurus Code: | C29049 | HScode: | 2833291000 |
| Categories: | Nutrition Supplements |
| PSA: | 153.25000 | XLogP3: | -0.70980 |
| Appearance: | light blue or light blue-green solid | Density: | 3″>1.897 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 64ºC | Boiling Point: | 330ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Water Solubility: | H2O: 25.6 g/100 mL (20 ºC) | Storage Conditions: | 2-8ºC |
| Vapor Pressure: | 14.6 mm Hg ( 25 °C) | Toxicity: | LD50 in mice: 65 mg/kg i.v.; 1.52 g/kg orally (Hoppe) |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
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| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage |
none |
| Disposal |
none |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

