Ferrous Sulfate, Heptahydrate

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Category 21. Exposure (Oral) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Category 32. Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment Category 1 1. Liver 2. Respiratory tract irritation.

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.