Name:
Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate p.a.
Synonym:
Nitric acid iron (3+) salt nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate; Ferric nitrate, nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate.9H2O; Iron(III) nitrate, nonahydrate (1:3:9); Nitric acid, iron (3+) salt, nonahydrate
CAS:
7782-61-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate p.a.
Synonym:Nitric acid iron (3+) salt nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate; Ferric nitrate, nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate.9H2O; Iron(III) nitrate, nonahydrate (1:3:9); Nitric acid, iron (3+) salt, nonahydrate
Synonym:Nitric acid iron (3+) salt nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate; Ferric nitrate, nonahydrate; Ferric nitrate.9H2O; Iron(III) nitrate, nonahydrate (1:3:9); Nitric acid, iron (3+) salt, nonahydrate
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7782-61-8 | Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate | >98 | unlisted |
| Hazard Symbols: XI O Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 8 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause conjunctivitis. May cause permanent corneal opacification.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly with blood.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and death. May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Effects may be delayed.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. May cause conjunctivitis. May cause permanent corneal opacification.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause burns to the gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, possibly with blood.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and death. May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death. Effects may be delayed.
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. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: The use of Deferoxamine as a chelating agent should be determined only by qualified medical personnel.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of combustible materials. Some oxidizers may react explosively with hydrocarbons(fuel). Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. For large fires flood fire with water from a distance.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of combustible materials. Some oxidizers may react explosively with hydrocarbons(fuel). Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. For large fires flood fire with water from a distance.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section).
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Spills/Leaks:
Wear a self contained breathing apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure Controls, Personal Protection section).
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside containers. Do not use combustible materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from light. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from light. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: light purple
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 47.2 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >100 deg C
Solubility in water: soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.6840g/cm3
Molecular Formula: FeN3O9.9H2O
Molecular Weight: 404.00
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if heated. May discolor on exposure to light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, excess heat, combustible materials, reducing agents, temperatures above 50C (122F), exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, moisture, heat, combustible materials, strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable. However, may decompose if heated. May discolor on exposure to light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, excess heat, combustible materials, reducing agents, temperatures above 50C (122F), exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, moisture, heat, combustible materials, strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7782-61-8: NO7175000 CAS# 10421-48-4: QU8915000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7782-61-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 3250 mg/kg.
CAS# 10421-48-4.
Carcinogenicity:
Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Ferric nitrate anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7782-61-8: NO7175000 CAS# 10421-48-4: QU8915000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7782-61-8: Oral, rat: LD50 = 3250 mg/kg.
CAS# 10421-48-4.
Carcinogenicity:
Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Ferric nitrate anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: FERRIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1466
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: FERRIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1466
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: FERRIC NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1466
Packing group: III
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7782-61-8: 1
CAS# 10421-48-4: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 7782-61-8 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10421-48-4 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7782-61-8: 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
CAS# 10421-48-4: 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
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7782-61-8 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 10421-48-4 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
