Ferric nitrate nonahydrate

Synonyms

Ferric nitrate, nonahydrate; Iron(III) nitrate nonahydrate; Nitric acid, iron (3+) salt, nonahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN1466

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Pale violet to grayish-white solid; Somewhat deliquescent; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used in dyeing (mordant), weighting silks, tanning, inhibiting corrosion, and chemical analysis; [Merck Index]

Comments

An oxidizer; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause liver damage; [Merck Index] An oxidizer that may intensify fire; A skin and strong eye irritant; May induce methemoglobinemia; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ferric nitrate." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."

Biomedical References

1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ferric nitrate."

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)