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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Ferric Sulphate Solution
Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information
Product Identifier ……………………... Ferric Sulphate
Product Use …………………………..... Potable and waste water treatment, odor removal
Supplier Name……………………….…. ClearTech Industries Inc.
2302 Hanselman Avenue
Saskatoon, SK. Canada
S7L 5Z3
Prepared By................……………..….. ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department
Phone: (306)664-2522
Preparation Date.........…………….….. March 18, 2008
24-Hour Emergency Phone………….. 306-664-2522
Section 02 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients....………….... Ferric Sulphate
Sulphuric Acid
40-70%
< 0.1%
CAS Number...................…….…….... Ferric Sulphate
Sulphuric Acid
10028-22-5
< 0.1%
Synonym (s)...................……………...Iron(III) sulphate
Section 03 - Hazard Identification
Inhalation...................………….….... Minimal risk due to low vapor pressure. Product mists are irritating to
mucous membranes, respiratory tract, and lung tissues.
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Skin Contact / Absorption…….…... Short duration contact may cause skin irritation. Prolonged contact may
cause dermatitis and burns. Highly toxic by intravenous route.
Eye Contact................………….…... Exposure results in pain and corrosive to the eyes. May cause burns to
the inner eyelids.
Ingestion.....................………………. Oral ingestion may produce mild to moderately severe oral and
esophageal burns, which could lead to liver cirrhosis and fibrosis of the
pancreas. Other complication may include somnolence, diarrhea, irregular
heartbeat and vomiting blood.
Exposure Limits…………………….. ACGIH: 1mg/m3 (ferric sulphate)
ACGIH/TLV-TWA: 0.2mg/m3 (sulphuric acid)
OSHA: 1mg/m3 (sulphuric acid)
Section 04 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation....................……………….. Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has
stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Skin Contact / Absorption………….. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and
water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists
Eye Contact..................…………….... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold
eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate
medical attention
Ingestion......................………………. Do not induce vomiting! If swallowed, contact local poison control center
or physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Give large quantities of water or milk. If vomiting
occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Additional Information.....…………... For inhalation, consider oxygen. Perform lavage or emesis after ingestion,
followed by administration of standard bicarbonate solution (1mL
(mEq/ml)/kg).
Section 05 - Fire Fighting
Conditions of Flammability……….... Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty. When heated to
decomposition, it emits sulfur, carbon and nitrogen oxides, and toxic
fumes of iron and hydrogen chloride gas.
Means of Extinction........………….... Water spray, fog, or regular foam appropriate for surrounding material.
Cool any exposed containers with water.
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Flash Point....…………………………. Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature…………. Not applicable
Upper Flammable Limit …………….. Not applicable
Lower Flammable Limit...……….….. Not applicable
Hazardous Combustible Products... Dangerous and irritating sulfur and iron dioxide fumes may be present in
fire involving this substance.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures..... Wear NIOSH-approved
protective clothing.
self-contained
breathing
apparatus
and
Explosion Hazards…………………... Not available
Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures
Leak / Spill................….…………….. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or
reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers.
Small spills: Absorb spill with sand or non-combustible dry material and
collect in appropriate container for disposal. Flush area with water.
Large spills: Prevent entry into sewers and confined areas. Dike if
possible. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny
entry. Neutralize with lime slurry, limestone, or soda ash. Absorb spill
with sand or non-combustible dry material and collect in appropriate
container for disposal. Flush area with water.
Deactivating Materials...……….…... Soda ash, lime
Section 07 - Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures.......………….. Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use
sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.
Storage Requirements......……...….. Store in corrosion-resistant tanks or the supplier container. Keep
containers tightly closed. Protect from damage. Keep dry and protected
from light. Store only in dry rubber-lined, plastic, FRP or stainless steel
(304, 316). Store between 10°C (50°F) - 30°C (86°F). Product should be
used within one (1) year.
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Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls
Protective Equipment
Eyes.………………………….………... Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at
all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn;
they may contribute to severe eye injury.
Respiratory………………………….... If vapors or mists are excessive, wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator for proection against acid gases with a dusts and mist pre-filter.
Gloves………………………………..... Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (neoprene, rubber or
PVC) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry
thoroughly before reuse.
Clothing………………………..…….... Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should
be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly
before reuse.
Footwear……………………………..... Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all
times.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation Requirements………...... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment if required. Ventilate
area. Stop or reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering
sewers. Flush with water to remove any residue.
Other………………………………….... Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.
Section 09 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State.......……....………….... Liquid
Odor and Appearance…..…………... Reddish brown solution, acidic odour
Odor Threshold....……………............ Not available
Specific Gravity (Water=1)………….. 1.43-1.56
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C)….….. Not available
Vapor Density (Air=1)..…………….... Not available
Evaporation Rate........……..…….….. Not available
Boiling Point...............………….…..... 105-110oC
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Freeze/Melting Point....…………….... -20 to -30°C
pH............................……………….….. < 1
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available
Bulk Density..............…………….….. Not available
% Volatiles by Volume………..……... Not available
Solubility in Water...………………..... Soluble
Molecular Formula......………….….... Fe2(SO4)3
Molecular Weight........……………..... 399.88
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability.................…………....……………. Stable
Incompatibility..............…………..……….. Corrosive to cast iron, cast bronze, copper and its alloys and
galvanized steel. May be corrosive to aluminum, enamel paints and
concrete. Corrosive metal salt solutions may generate hydrogen
gas when contacting alkaline metals.
Hazardous Products of Decomposition.. When heated to decomposition, toxic sulfur dioxide, sulfur trioxide,
and iron oxide fumes are produced.
Polymerization...........…………….…….…. Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Irritancy.................……..………….…. Moderate
Sensitization........…….......…………. Not available
Chronic/Acute Effects……...………. No chronic effects expected
Synergistic Materials...……....……... Not available
Animal Toxicity Data......…..……….. LD50 (Intraperitoneal, Mouse)= 168mg/kg
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Carcinogenicity......……......………... Ferric sulphate is not list as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. For
sulphuric acid, the IARC concludes that strong inorganic mists containing
sulphuric acid is carcinogenic to man. However, sulphuric acid itself is not
considered a human carcinogen. Based on IARC studies, no definative
relationship has been shown between increased risk of respiratory tract
cancer and sulphuric acid alone. Sulphuric acid can react with other
substances to form mutagenic and possibly carcinogenic products such
as alkyl sulfates.
Reproductive Toxicity..…...………... Not available
Teratogenicity..........….....………….. Not available
Mutagenicity...........…….....………… Not available
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Fish Toxicity..................…………….. Not available
Biodegradability.............……….….... Not available
Environmental Effects………………. Not available
Section 13 - Disposal Consideration
Waste Disposal...........…...………….. Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations
including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
Section 14 - Transportation Information
TDG Classification
Class……………..………………..….... 8
Group...............…………….......……... III
PIN Number.................……..………... UN 3264
Other………………………………….... Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises
during shipment.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
WHMIS Classification.......…………....E
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NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS
CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.
NSF Certification.................................Product is certified under ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for coagulation and
flocculation at a maximum dosage of 600mg/L.
Section 16 - Other Information
Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the
health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions
required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a
safe work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief,
accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no
guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the
responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations
Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3
Phone: 306-664-2522
Fax: 306-665-6216
www.ClearTech.ca
Location
Richmond, B.C.
Calgary, AB.
Edmonton, AB.
Saskatoon, SK.
Regina, SK.
Winnipeg, MB.
Mississauga, ON.
Address
12431 Horseshoe Way
5516E - 40th St. S.E.
11750 - 180th Street
2302 Hanselman Avenue
555 Henderson Drive
340 Saulteaux Crescent
7480 Bath Road
Postal Code
V7A 4X6
T2C 2A1
T5S 1N7
S7L 5Z3
S42 5X2
R3J 3T2
L4T 1L2
Phone Number
604-272-4000
403-279-1096
780-452-6000
306-933-0177
306-721-7737
204-987-9777
905-612-0566
Fax Number
604-272-4596
403-236-0989
780-452-4600
306-933-3282
306-721-8611
204-987-9770
905-612-0575
24 Hour Emergency Number - All Locations - 306-664-2522