Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog
Ferric Citrate
Common Name/ YY1591, F1028
Number(s).
Trade Name
CAS# 2338-05-8(anhydrous CAS
no.)
Manufacturer
Commercial Name(s)
Ferric Citrate
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation
develops. Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not available.
Not available.
Flash Points
Flammable Limits Not available.
Products of Combustion These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Various Substances
Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks.
Explosion Hazards in
Non-explosive in presence of shocks.
Presence of Various
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Special Remarks on As with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential
dust explosion hazard.
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading
water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do
Precautions
not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Sensitive to light. Store in
light-resistant containers.
Ferric Citrate
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels
below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep
exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be
a Large Spill used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a
specialist BEFORE handling this product.
TWA: 1 (mg(Fe)/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States]
Exposure Limits
TWA: 1 (mg(Fe)/m3) from NIOSH [United States]
TWA: 1 STEL: 2 (mg(Fe)/m3) [Canada]
TWA: 1 STEL: 2 (mg((Fe)/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)]
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor Not available.
Taste Not available.
Molecular Weight 244.95 g/mole + xH20
pale-brown or grayish-brown
Color
Not available.
pH (1% soln/water)
Boiling Point Not available.
Not available.
Melting Point
Critical Temperature Not available.
Specific Gravity Not available.
Vapor Pressure Not applicable.
Vapor Density Not available.
Not available.
Volatility
Odor Threshold Not available.
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Ionicity (in Water) Not available.
Dispersion Properties See solubility in water.
Solubility Easily soluble in hot water.
Soluble in cold water.
Slowly, but completely soluble in cold water.
Readily soluble in hot water.
Insoluble in alcohol.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability The product is stable.
Instability Temperature Not available.
Conditions of Instability Excess heat, incompatible materials, dust generation, light
Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents.
substances
Not available.
Corrosivity
Special Remarks on Sensitive to light.
Reactivity
Ferric Citrate
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Polymerization Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 1487 mg/kg [Rat].
Toxicity to Animals
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 2000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Chronic Effects on Humans May cause damage to the following organs: liver.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Other Toxic Effects on
Humans
Special Remarks on Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: This material may produce dust. May cause upper respiratory tract (nose, throat) irritation.
Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat, labored breathing and chest pain. Breathing small amounts
of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects.
Ingestion: Swallowing small amounts during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects.
Swallowing large amounts of iron may be harmful and may cause gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea) and may also affect the liver. Furthermore, pink urine is a strong indicator of iron poisoning.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion of large quantities may cause liver damage.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Not available.
BOD5 and COD Not available.
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
Toxicity of the Products The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
Waste Disposal
control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Special Provisions for Not applicable.
Transport
Ferric Citrate
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Listed as Iron soluble salts
Federal and State
Pennsylvania RTK: Listed as Iron salts
Regulations
Minnesota: Listed as Iron soluble salts
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Listed as Iron soluble salts
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ferric Citrate
California California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
Proposition 65 found to cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has
found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Other Regulations OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS
No. 219-045-4).
Canada: Listed on Canadian Domestic Substance List (DSL).
China: Not listed on National Inventory.
Japan: Listed on National Inventory (ENCS).
Korea: Not listed on National Inventory (KECI).
Philippines: Listed on National Inventory (PICCS).
Australia: Listed on AICS.
WHMIS (Canada) Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) This product is not classified Not applicable.
according to the EU regulations.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 1 National Fire Protection
1 Flammability
1 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
1 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
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WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Ferric Citrate
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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