Ferrous Sulphate

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Ferrous Sulphate
• Alternate      Names: Iron(II) Sulphate, Green Vitriol
• CAS      #: 7720-78-7

Composition:

• Typically      in hydrated form, FeSO₄·xH₂O (commonly heptahydrate).

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Acute Toxicity (H302)
• Hazards:     Harmful if swallowed, may cause irritation to eyes and skin.

Precautionary Statements:

• P270:     Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling.
• P301+P312:     If swallowed, call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a cool, dry place away from moisture and incompatible substances (e.g.,      strong oxidizers).

General Uses:

• Used      as a fertilizer, in water treatment, and as a pigment in inks and dyes.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Blue-green crystalline solid
• Odor:      Odourless
• Solubility:      Soluble in water
• Melting      Point: Decomposes before melting

Transport Information:

• Not      classified as hazardous for transport.