Ferric sulfate pentahydrate

Agent Name
Ferric sulfate pentahydrate
CAS Number
142906-29-4
Formula
Fe.3/2H2-O4-S.5H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Ferric sulfate pentahydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid, iron(3+) salt (3:2), pentahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Iron(III) sulfate pentahydrate; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow odorless solid; Hygroscopic; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Harmful by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Ferric sulfate."
Biomedical References
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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

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