Hach Ultra POLYMETRON 9210, Operator'S Manual

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SILKOSTAT 9210
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
PRODUCT : FERROUS AMMONIUM SULPHATE HEXAHYDRATE
The table below shows the health and safety (MSDS) data for Ferrous ammonium Sulphate:
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
FERROUS AMMONIUM SULPHATE
HEXAHYDRATE
CAS No. (CE) 7783-85-9 233-151-8
FORMULA (NH4)
2
Fe(SO4)
2
, 6H2O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT 392,14 AMU
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Ferrous ammonium sulfate hexahydrate *
Ammonium ferrous sulfate, hexahydrate * Iron
ammonium sulfate hydrate * Sulphuric acid,
ammonium iron (2+) salt, hexahydrate
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
FORM Solid
COULOUR Greenish blue
ODOUR Nil
MELTING POINT 100°C
DENSITY 1.86 g/cm³
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Non-combustible.
Likelihood of dangerous vapours being given off if
close to a fire.
In fire situations it may form nitrogen oxides and
sulphur oxides.
HEALTH RISKS
SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH
HAZARDS
Irritant for the eyes, respiratory tract and skin.
SAFETY MEASURES
EYES – SKIN
Flush copiously with water.
Remove any contaminated clothing
RESPIRATORY TRACT
Avoid continued exposure, breathe in fresh air; seek
medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Drink plenty of water, provoke vomiting, and seek
medical advice.
CHEMICAL RISKS AND STABILITY
STABILITY Conditions to avoid - high temperatures
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Sensitive to air, sensitive to light.
PRODUCTS TO AVOID Powerful oxidising agents and acids.