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Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS

Iron Sulphide or Ferrous Sulfide

MSDS Name: Iron Sulphide
Synonyms: Ferrous sulfide

CAS#                     Chemical Name                                          Percent                EINECS/ELINCS

1317-37-9             Iron (II) Sulfide                                            100                      215-268-6

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide is gray to brown black solid.
Caution! Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide may cause irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Target Organs: None.

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide may cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide may cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: Iron Sulphide or Ferrous sulfide may cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: Not available.

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: None reported.

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

OSHA Vacated PELs: Iron (II) Sulfide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: gray to brown black
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Freezing/Melting Point:1194 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:4.84
Molecular Formula: FeS
Molecular Weight:87.907

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, exposure to air, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, hydrogen sulfide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

RTECS#: CAS# 1317-37-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: CAS# 1317-37-9: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

No information available.

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 1317-37-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 1317-37-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)), Pennsylvania, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)), Minnesota, (listed as Iron salts (soluble)).

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN
Risk Phrases:
     R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Safety Phrases:

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 1317-37-9: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 1317-37-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 1317-37-9 (listed as Iron salts (soluble)) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

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