| Product Name: | Ferrous sulfate | Other Name: | Sulfuric acid,iron(2+) salt (1:1);Exsiccated ferrous sulfate;Exsiccated ferrous sulphate;Feosol;Ferralyn;Ferro-Theron;Ferrous sulfate;Green vitriol;Irospan;Sulferrous;Copperas;Iron sulfate (FeSO4);Iron sulfate (1:1);Iron(II) sulfate;Ferrous sulfate (1:1);Ferrous sulphate;Fersolate;Iron monosulfate;Iron(2+) sulfate;Sulfuric acid iron salt (1:1);Iron sulfate;Ferrosulfate;Slow-Fe;Ferro-Gradumet;Feospan;Iron(2+) sulfate (1:1);Duroferon;Duretter;Fer-In-Sol;Iron vitriol;Kesuka;Ferromyn;Quickfloc;Green Salts;Odophos;Quickfloc (salt);Combiron;SFE 171;Ferrosand;Fero-Folic 500;Feofol Spansule;Microfer Spansule;Obsidan;Ferogradumet;Ferlim;Plastufer;V 0355;Ferromel 30;Frost Fe;139939-63-2;8060-18-2;8063-79-4;56172-58-8 |
| CAS No.: | 7720-78-7 | Molecular Formula: | Fe.H2O4S |
| InChIKeys: | InChIKey=MVZXTUSAYBWAAM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | Molecular Weight: | 153.92300 |
| Exact Mass: | 153.90200 | EC Number: | 240-616-9 |
| UNII: | 2IDP3X9OUD | UN Number: | 3077 |
| DSSTox ID: | DTXSID0029688 | Color/Form: | White orthorhombic crystals, hygroscopic |
| ATC Code: | B – Blood and blood forming organs | HScode: | 2833291000 |
| Categories: | Nutrition Supplements |
| PSA: | 82.98000 | XLogP3: | 0.4255 |
| Density: | 3″>2.99-3.08 g/cm3 | Melting Point: | 64ºC |
| Boiling Point: | 330ºC at 760 mmHg | Refractive Index: | INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.471, 1.478, 1.486; MP 64 °C LOSING 6H2O; BP 300 °C LOSING 7H2O. /FERROUS SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE/ |
| Water Solubility: | soluble in water. | Storage Conditions: | Low temperature, ventilation, drying ,Separate storage with food raw materials |
| Toxicity: | LD50 oral in rat: 319mg/kg | Dissociation Constants: | -3 |
| Experimental Properties: | Standard molar enthalpy (heat) of formation at 298.15 deg K is -928.4 kJ/mol (crystal); Standard molar Gibbs energy of formation at 298.15 deg K is -820.8 kJ/mol (crystal); Standard molar entropy at 298.15 deg K is 107.5 J/mol K (crystal); Molar heat capacity at constant pressure at 298.15 deg K is 100.6 J/mol K (crystal)|Pale, bluish-green monoclinic odorless crystals or granules. Efflorescent in dry air; forms tetrahydrate @ 56.6 °C and monohydrate @ 65 °C; density 1.897. Sol in water; practically insol in alc. /Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate/|Odorless; has saline, astringent taste. /Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate/|White, triclinic crystals; index of refraction 1.526, 1.536, 1.542; density 2.2; MP 300 °C losing 5H2O; sol in cold & hot water, insol in alc. /Ferrous sulfate pentahydrate/|Green monoclinic prisms; index of refraction 1.533, 1.535; density 2.23-2.29. /Ferrous sulfate tetrahydrate/|pH 3.7 (10%) solution; hygroscopic /Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate/|Each part of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate requires 0.03 parts of oxygen or 0.126 parts of chlorine for oxidation to the ferric state. /Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate/|In moist air, oxidizes to yellow-brown basic iron(III) sulfate. Aqueous solutions tend to oxidize with the rate increasing with increasing pH, temperature, and light /Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate/|Sugar, glycerin, & many organic hydroxy acids hinder precipitation. In neutral solution, soluble carbonates, phosphates, & oxalates produce precipitation. /Ferrous salts/ | Air and Water Reactions: | Water soluble |
| Reactive Group: | Reducing Agents, Strong | Reactivity Profile: | Weak inorganic reducing agents, such as FERROUS SULFATE, react with oxidizing agents to generate heat and products that may be flammable, combustible, or otherwise reactive. |
| Autoignition Temperature: | Not flammable (USCG, 1999) |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity – Category 4, Oral
Skin irritation, Category 2
Eye irritation, Category 2
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
|---|---|
| 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. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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 |
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
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 in tight containers.