MSDS Number: F0930 * * * * * Effective Date: 11/21/08 * * * * *
Supercedes: 01/19/06

FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE

1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Citric acid, ammonium iron (3+) salt; ammonium
ferric citrate; 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid,2-hydroxy-,ammonium iron (3+)
salt; Ferric ammonium citrate, Brown; Ferric ammonium citrate, Green

CAS No.: 1185-57-5
Molecular Weight: Not applicable to
mixtures.
Chemical Formula: C6H8O7.xFe.xNH3
Product
Codes: 1977, 1980

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate 1185-57-5 90 - 100% Yes

3. Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN,
EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

SAF-T-DATA(tm)
Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)

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Health Rating: 3 - Severe (Life)
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight

Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab
Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code: Green (General Storage)

Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the
upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
Low toxicity in small
quantities but larger dosages may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and black
stool. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning. Liver
damage, coma, and death from iron poisoning has been recorded.
Skin
Contact:
Mild irritant to skin due to acidic nature of ferric salts.

Eye Contact:
Mild irritant due to acidic nature of ferric
salts.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with
pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or
respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention
for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting
immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
Skin Contact:
Wash exposed area with
soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye
Contact:
Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if
irritation develops.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire:
As with most organic solids, fire is possible at
elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source.

Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.

Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for
extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the
event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the
pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air.
Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent
scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal
and place in a closed container.

7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry,
ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Protect from light.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain
product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed
for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value
(TLV):
1 mg/m3 (TWA) soluble iron salt as Fe
Ventilation System:

A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is
generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at
its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please
refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal
Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded and
engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece particulate respirator
(NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times the
exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face
piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If
oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present,
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear
protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:

Safety glasses. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Ferric Ammonium Citrate Brown - 16.5-18.5% iron Ferric Ammonium
Citrate Green - 14.5-16.0% iron
Appearance:
Green or
reddish-brown powder.
Odor:
Odorless to slight ammonia odor.

Solubility:
Very soluble in water.
Density:
No
information found.
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles
by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information
found.
Melting Point:
No information found.
Vapor
Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm
Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):

No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and
storage. Reduced to ferrous salt by exposure to light.
Very deliquescent;
forms a solution on prolonged exposure to air.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.

Incompatibilities:
Iodides, acacia preparations, and tannins.

Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, light, moisture.

11. Toxicological Information

No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of
occupational exposure.

--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------
---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate (1185-57-5) No No None

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate:
No information found.

Environmental Toxicity:
This material is expected to be
slightly toxic to aquatic life.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing,
use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with
federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: RQ, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE,
SOLID, N.O.S. (FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE)
Hazard Class: 9

UN/NA: UN3077
Packing Group: III
Information reported
for product/size: 25KG

International (Water, I.M.O.)

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Proper Shipping Name:
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE)

Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA: UN3077
Packing Group: III

Information reported for product/size: 25KG

International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE)
Hazard Class: 9
UN/NA:
UN3077
Packing Group: III
Information reported for
product/size: 25KG

15. Regulatory Information

--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\---------------------------------
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate (1185-57-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes

--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate (1185-57-5) Yes Yes No Yes

--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate (1185-57-5) No No No No

--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Ferric Ammonium Citrate (1185-57-5) 1000 No No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)

Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.

Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS
has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the
CPR.

16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 0 Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! MAY BE
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT.
Label Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Avoid breathing dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as
directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention for any breathing difficulty. In all cases call a physician.

Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision
Information:
No Changes.
Disclaimer:

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