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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 'CSBP Ferrous Sulfate ABN: 81 008 668 371 Ingredients Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion Either Ferrous sulfate monohydrate 13463-43-9 100%,when bagged [FeSO4.H201 Or Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate 7782-63-0 100%, when bagged [FeSO4.7H20] HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION Health Effects Acute: Ferrous sulfate is an irritant with moderate toxicity. Fatal poisoning in adults is rare. Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney or repiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of ferrous sulfate. Symptoms of iron poisoning may occur within 30 minutes, or be delayed for several hours. Swallowed: Moderate toxicity. Ingestion of large quantities may cause vomiting, acidocis, bloody diarrhoea, black stool and shock. Pink urine discoloration is a strong indicator of iron poisoning. Circulatory system may be affected with symptoms of shock, rapid, weak or no pulse, severe hypotension and pulmonary changes with dyspnea, and emphysaema. In some cases, necrosis and haemorrhage of the gastrointestinal tract, liver damage and death may occur. Scarring of the gastrointestinal tract may occur in non-fatal cases.The average lethal dose of iron is about 200 to 250 mg per kg of body weight. Ferrous sulfate heptahydrate LD50 (Oral mouse)= 1520 mg/kg. Eye: Irritant. Contact may result in lacrimation, irritation, pain, redness and conjunctivitis.Prolonged contact—comeal burns and possible permanent damage. Skin: Irritant.Prolonged contact may result in irritation,itching and possible skin rash. Inhaled: Low irritant. Over exposure at high levels may result in mucous membrane irritation of the nose and throat with coughing and shortness of breath. Chronic: Severe or chronic ferrous sulfate poisonings may damage blood vessels and cause liver effects. In infants chronic exposure may cause rickets. Repeated eye contact may result in conjunctivitis and eye discoloration. First Aid Swallowed: If more than a small quantity has been swallowed and if person is conscious,rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately and give water or milk to drink. Induce vomiting.Seek medical help,when relevant symptoms occur after swallowing. Eye: Immediately irrigate with copious amounts of water,while holding eyelids open , for at least 15 minutes.Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. Skin: Wash affected area with copious amounts of water.Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use. Inhaled: Remove affected person from exposure to a well ventilated area.Keep warm and at rest. In emergency situations, if breathing is difficult give oxygen. If the effected person suffers cardiac arrest commence cardio-pulmonary resuscitation immediately.Seek urgent medical attention. First Aid Facilities: Whenever ferrous sulfate is in regular use ensure drinking water, safety shower/eyewash station and eye-wash bottle are available. IF0855 Version No.4.0 Page 2 of 4 Document last modified:28 July 2003. PDF Created:30 July 2003.