Ferric nitrate nonahydrate

Agent Name
Ferric nitrate nonahydrate
CAS Number
7782-61-8
Formula
N3-O9.Fe.9H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Ferric nitrate nonahydrate formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ferric nitrate."

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes