Ferric sulfate hydrate
Agent Name
Ferric sulfate hydrate
CAS Number
15244-10-7
Formula
Fe.3/2H2-O4-S.x-H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ferric sulphate hydrate; Iron sulfate (Fe2(SO4)3) hydrate; Iron(III) sulfate hydrate; Sulfuric acid, iron(3+) salt (3:2), hydrate; [ChemIDplus] Diiron tris(sulphate) hydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow hygroscopic solid; Soluble in water; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used mainly in the EU as flocculating and precipitating agents in potable and waste water treatment plants and paper mills; Also has minor uses in chemical synthesis and the textile processing industry; [OECD SIDS]
Comments
A strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Ferric sulfate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)
Adverse Effects
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
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: