Ferrous oxalate
Agent Name
Ferrous oxalate
CAS Number
516-03-0
Formula
C2-Fe-O4
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethanedioic acid, iron(2+) salt (1:1); Ferrox; Iron oxalate (FeC2O4); Iron protoxalate; Iron(2+) oxalate; Iron(II) oxalate; Oxalic acid, iron(2+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dihydrate: Pale yellow odorless solid, slightly soluble in water; [Merck Index] Pale yellow odorless crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a photographic developer (silver bromide-gelatin plates), glass tint (sunglasses and windshields), decorative glass colorant, and pigment (plastics, paints, and lacquers); [Merck Index]
Comments
An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Iron salts, soluble."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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:
Activities
Activities with risk of exposure: