Ferrous Sulfate, Heptahydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H319, H335, H371, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 21 Single Exposure (Oral) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 32 Single Exposure Target Organs Liver Respiratory tract irritation Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 21. Single Exposure (Oral) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 32. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Liver 2. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment