Ferric nitrate

241.86

241.89800

233-899-5

N8H8402XOB

1466

DTXSID4065070

2834299090

189

0.84980

Clear pale yellow Liquid

1.7 at 68° F (USCG, 1999)

47 °C

83ºC at 760 mmHg

H2O: soluble

49.8mmHg at 25°C

Oral-Rat LD50: 3250 mg/kg

Mixed with organic matter, reducing agent, flammable sulfur, phosphorus, combustible; burning produces toxic nitrogen oxide fumes

Solutions are corrosive to most metals. /Ferric nitrate nonahydrate/

Soluble in water.

Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Strong Oxidizing Agent

FERRIC NITRATE is an oxidizing agent. Mixtures with alkyl esters may explode, owing to the formation of alkyl nitrates. Mixtures with phosphorus, tin(II) chloride or other reducing agents may react explosively [Bretherick, 1979 p. 108-109].

III

5.1

UN 3264 8/PG 3

1

36/38-34-20

26-45-36/37/39

Xi,C

The warehouse is ventilated, low temperature and dry; lightly loaded and unloaded; stored separately from organic substances, reducing agents, sulfur and phosphorus combustibles

Mixed with reducing agent, sulfur, phosphorus, etc., heated, impacted, friction can be explosive

P305 + P351 + P338

H315-H319

SRP: The most favorable course of action is to use an alternative chemical product with less inherent propensity for occupational exposure or environmental contamination. Recycle any unused portion of the material for its approved use or return it to the manufacturer or supplier. Ultimate disposal of the chemical must consider: the material's impact on air quality; potential migration in soil or water; effects on animal, aquatic, and plant life; and conformance with environmental and public health regulations.|The following wastewater treatment technologies have been investigated for iron (Fe+2): Concentration process: Biological treatment. /Iron (Fe+2)/

They are powerful oxidizing agents which may cause violent reaction with reducing materials. /Nitrates/

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen and nitric acid vapor may form in fires. Behavior in Fire: In contact with combustible materials, will increase the intensity of a fire. Apply water to cool containers or spilled material. (USCG, 1999)

|Warning|H315 (94.88%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]|P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, and P362|Aggregated GHS information provided by 2253 companies from 19 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 100 meters (330 feet). FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2016)

Excerpt from ERG Guide 140 [Oxidizers]: Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not get water inside containers. SMALL DRY SPILL: With clean shovel, place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. SMALL LIQUID SPILL: Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite or sand to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal. LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Following product recovery, flush area with water. (ERG, 2016)

Dust mask; goggles or face shield; protective gloves (USCG, 1999)|Dust mask; goggles or face shield; protective gloves. /Ferric nitrate nonahydrate/

Dangerous fire risk in contact with organic material. /Ferric nitrate nonahydrate/|In contact with combustible materials, will increase intensity of a fire. Apply water to cool containers or spilled material. ... Contact of solid with wood or paper may cause fire. /Ferric nitrate nonahydrate/

Personnel protection: ... Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires involving this material.|If material on fire or involved in fire: Flood with water. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible.|Evacuation: If fire becomes uncontrollable - consider evacuation of one-half (1/2) mile radius.

Environmental considerations: Water spill: Neutralize with agricultural lime (CaO), crushed limestone (CaCO3), or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3). Adjust pH to neutral (pH+ 7). Use mechanical dredges or lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates.|Environmental considerations: Land spill: Big a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. /SRP: If time permits, pits, ponds, lagoons, soak holes, or holding areas should be sealed with an impermeable flexible membrane liner./ Cover soldis with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water.

SRP: Local exhaust ventilation should be applied wherever there is an incidence of point source emissions or dispersion of regulated contaminants in the work area. Ventilation control of the contaminant as close to its point of generation is both the most economical and safest method to minimize personnel exposure to airborne contaminants.|SRP: Contaminated protective clothing should be segregated in such a manner so that there is no direct personal contact by personnel who handle, dispose, or clean the clothing. Quality assurance to ascertain the completeness of the cleaning procedures should be implemented before the decontaminated protective clothing is returned for reuse by the workers. Contaminated clothing should not be taken home at end of shift, but should remain at employee's place of work for cleaning.|SRP: The scientific literature for the use of contact lenses in industry is conflicting. The benefit or detrimental effects of wearing contact lenses depend not only upon the substance, but also on factors including the form of the substance, characteristics and duration of the exposure, the uses of other eye protection equipment, and the hygiene of the lenses. However, there may be individual substances whose irritating or corrosive properties are such that the wearing of contact lenses would be harmful to the eye. In those specific cases, contact lenses should not be worn. In any event, the usual eye protection equipment should be worn even when contact lenses are in place.|Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.|For more Preventive Measures (Complete) data for FERRIC NITRATE (7 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Fire or Explosion: These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May explode from heat or contamination. Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Health: Inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Public Safety: CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.|/GUIDE 140: OXIDIZERS/ Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer. It may provide little or no thermal protection. Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.|For more DOT Emergency Guidelines (Complete) data for FERRIC NITRATE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

No person may /transport,/ offer or accept a hazardous material for transportation in commerce unless that person is registered in conformance ... and the hazardous material is properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, and in condition for shipment as required or authorized by ... /the hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR 171-177)./|The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations are published by the IATA Dangerous Goods Board pursuant to IATA Resolutions 618 and 619 and constitute a manual of industry carrier regulations to be followed by all IATA Member airlines when transporting hazardous materials.|The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code lays down basic principles for transporting hazardous chemicals. Detailed recommendations for individual substances and a number of recommendations for good practice are included in the classes dealing with such substances. A general index of technical names has also been compiled. This index should always be consulted when attempting to locate the appropriate procedures to be used when shipping any substance or article.

Inhalation of dust irritates nose & throat. Dust irritates eyes and can irritate skin on prolonged contact. /Ferric nitrate nonahydrate/|Inhalation of ferric salts as dusts and mists is irritating to the respiratory tract. Ferric salts are regarded as skin irritants. /Iron salts/|If inhaled, iron is a local irritant to the lung and gastrointestinal tract. /Iron compounds/

Vacated 1989 OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/cu m is still enforced in some states. /Iron salts (soluble, as Fe)/

Persons in charge of vessels or facilities are required to notify the National Response Center (NRC) immediately, when there is a release of this designated hazardous substance, in an amount equal to or greater than its reportable quantity of 1000 lb or 454 kg. The toll free number of the NRC is (800) 424-8802; In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (202) 426-2675. The rule for determining when notification is required is stated in 40 CFR 302.4 (section IV. D.3.b).

moderately toxic

LD50 Rat oral 3,250 mg/kg /Nonahydrate/

Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Dust irritates eyes and can irritate skin on prolonged contact. (USCG, 1999)

INHALATION: move to fresh air. INGESTION: give large amounts of water; induce vomiting if large amounts have been swallowed. EYES: flush with water; get medical attention if irritation persists. SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)

Basic treatment: Establish a patent airway. Suction if necessary. Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilations if necessary. Administer oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 10 to 15 L/min. Monitor for shock and treat if necessary ... . For eye contamination, flush eyes immediately with water. Irrigate each eye continuously with normal saline during transport ... . Do not use emetics. For ingestion, rinse mouth and administer 5 ml/kg up to 200 ml of water for dilution if the patient can swallow, has a strong gag reflex, and does not drool. /Iron and related compounds/|Advanced treatment: Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in the patient who is unconscious. Monitor cardiac rhythm and treat arrhythmias if necessary ... . Start an IV with lactated Ringer's /SRP: "To keep open", minimal flow rate/. Watch for signs of fluid overload. For hypotension with signs of hypovolemia, administer fluid cautiously. Watch for signs of fluid overload ... . Use proparacaine hydrochloride to assist eye irrigation ... . /Iron and related compounds/|Maintain an open airway and assist ventilation if necessary. Treat shock caused by hemorrhagic gastrointestinitis aggressively with intravenous crystalloid fluids, and replace blood if needed. Patients are often markedly hypovolemic owing to gastrointestinal losses and third spacing of fluids into the intestinal wall and interstitial space. Treat coma, seizures, and metabolic acidosis if they occur. For seriously intoxicated victims (eg, shock, severe acidosis, and/or serum iron > 500-600 mcg/dL) administer deferoxamine. Monitor the urine for the urine for the characteristic orange or pink deferoxamine-iron complex. Therapy may be stopped when the urine returns to normal or when the serum iron level decreases to the normal range. Prolonged deferoxamine has been associated with adult respiratory distress syndrome and Yersinia sepsis.|Activated charcoal is not effective. Ipecac is not recommended, because it can aggravate iron-induced gastrointestinal irritation and interfere with whole bowel irrigation. Consider gastric lavage if product was a liquid formulation or tablets were chewed. Do-not use phosphate-containing solutions for lavage; these may result in life-threatening hypernatremia, hyperphosphatemia, and hypocalcemia. Bicarbonate and deferoxamine lavage are of doubtful efficacy. Deferoxamine lavage is not effective and may enhance iron absorption. Whole-bowel irrigation is very effective for ingested tablets and may be considered first-line treatment, especially if large numbers of tablets are visible on plain abdominal x-ray. Massive ingestions may lead to concretions or bezoars. Repeated or prolonged whole-bowel irrigation may remove tablets. Endoscopy or surgical gastrotomy is rarely required.|Hemodialysis and hemoperfusion are not effective for removing iron but may be necessary to remove iron-deferoxamine complex in patients with renal failure. Exchange transfusion is occasionally used for massive pediatric ingestions but is of questionable efficacy.

ferric nitrate

Available as crystal & 45% solution: technical grades.

All other basic inorganic chemical manufacturing|Nitric acid, iron(3+) salt (3:1): ACTIVE

Method 418D: Chromotropic Acid Method. Nitrate reacts with one mole of chromotropic acid to form a yellow reaction product with maximum absorbance at 410 nm. The maximum color develops within 10 min and is stable for 24 hr. The method is recommended for the concn range 0.1 to 5 mg nitrate ion-nitrogen/l. A synthetic sample containing 1.00 mg nitrate ion-nitrogen/l was analyzed by 5 laboratories with a relative standard deviation of 8% and relative error of 3%. /Nitrate/|EPA Method 9200: Applicable to the analysis of ground water, drinking, surface, and saline waters, and domestic and industrial wastes. Modification can be made to remove or correct for turbidity, color, salinity, or dissolved organic compounds in the sample. The applicable range of concentration is 0.1 to 2 mg nitrate-nitrogen/l of sample. Twenty-seven analysts in fifteen laboratories analyzed natural-water samples containing increments (as nitrogen, nitrate) of 0.16, 0.19, 0.08, and 1.24 mg/l with the precision as the standard deviation of 0.092, 0.083, 0.245, and 0.214.|Method 418C: Reduction Method. This method uses commercially available cadmium granules treated with copper sulfate to form a copper coating. The nitrite produced is determined by diazotizing with sulfanilamide and coupling with N-(1-naphthyl)-ethylenediamine to form a highly colored azo dye that is measured colorimetrically. The applicable range of this method is 0.01 to 1.0 mg nitrate-nitrogen/l. The method is especially recommended for nitrate levels below 0.1 mg nitrogen/l where other methods lack adequate sensitivity. /Nitrate/