QC CORPORATION -- FERROUS SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-264-6534
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERROUS SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
MSDS Date:02/19/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6534
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:QC CORPORATION
Address:4 RESERVOIR CIR, SUITE 105; HOOKS LANE
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21208
Country:US
Info Phone Num:401-486-0010
Emergency Phone Num:401-486-0010/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:QCCOR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:QC CORPORATION
Address:4 RESERVOIR CIR, SUITE 105; HOOKS LANE
Box:City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21208
Country:US
Phone:401-486-0010
CAGE:QCCOR

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FERROUS SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:7720-78-7
RTECS #:NO8500000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1480 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE AND CHRONIC- INHALATION OF DUST
    MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND LUNGS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE
    SHOCK, LIVER DAMAGE, TACHYCARDIA AND DEATH. CONTACT WITH EYES OR
    SKIN CAN CAUSE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OR ITCHING, STINGING OF EYES,
    BREATHING PROBLEMS, STOMACH ACHE, ACIDIC OR SOUR TASTE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS, ASTHMA. CONJUNCTIVITIS,
    STOMACH OR DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE/SKIN:FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL:FLUSH OUT MOUTH WITH
    WATER. SEE K MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING
    DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
    SPILL SITE. DO NOT DISCHA RGE TO SEWER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE, PREFERABLY
    BELOW 75F.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
    AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
    LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
    RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
    THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:572F,300C
Spec Gravity:1.899
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:103 GM/100 ML @ 140F
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BLUE-GREEN - ACIDIC OR SOUR ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SULFUR TRIOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED METHOD IS BY LANDFILL. IF IN
    SOLUTION, PRECIPITATE WITH ALKALI AND FILTER OFF IRON FOR REMOVAL
    TO LANDFILL WITH PH ADJUS TMENTS OF THE FILTRATE AND DISCHARGE
    TOSEWER.

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