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CAS # 28633-45-6 FERRIC CITRATE

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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Ferric Citrate

Synonyms: Iron (III) Citrate

Chemical Family: Organic Metal

Formula: Iron &citric acid of indefinite composition

Molecular Weight.: N/A

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2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component                                             CAS #                                     Appr %

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Ferric Citrate                                        28633−45−6                                             100%

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Handling care generally in keeping with safe laboratory practices is recommended.

Appearance:

Odorless, dark brown, granulated

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC)

Symptoms of Exposure:

No harmful effects indicated from available information. Handling care generally in keeping with safe

laboratory practices is recommended.

Medical Cond. Aggravated by Exposure:

Data not available.

Routes of Entry:

Ingestion

Carcinogenicity:

The material is not listed (IARC, NTP, OSHA) as cancer causing

agent.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Emergency First Aid:

GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Eyes: Immediately flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.

Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point (F): Noncombustible

Flammable Limits LEL (%): N/A

Flammable Limits UEL (%): N/A

Extinguishing Media:

Use any suitable for adjacent material.

Fire Fighting Procedures:

Wear self−contained breathing apparatus.

Fire &Explosion Hazards:

Thermal decomposition produces toxic fumes.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spill Response:

Evacuate the area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear suitable protective equipment listed under Exposure /

Personal Protection. Eliminate any ignition sources until the area is determined to be free from explosion or

fire hazards. Contain the release and eliminate its source, if this can be done without risk. Take up and

containerize for proper disposal as described under Disposal. Comply with Federal, State, and local

regulations on reporting releases. Refer to Regulatory Information for reportable quantity and other regulatory

data.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling &Storage:

Store at controlled room temperature. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Ventilation, Respiratory Protection, Protective Clothing, Eye Protection:

Material should be handled or transferred in an approved fume hood or with adequate ventilation. Protective

gloves should be worn to prevent skin contact (Neoprene or equivalent) Safety glasses with side shields

should be worn at all times.

Work/Hygenic Practices:

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Eye wash and safety equipment should be readily

available.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES

OSHA − PEL:

TWA STEL CL

Component PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 Skin

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Ferric Citrate

ACGIH − TLV:

TWA STEL CL

Component PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 PPM MG/M3 Skin

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Ferric Citrate

If there are no exposure limit numbers listed in the Exposure Guidelines chart, this indicates that no OSHA or

ACGIH exposure limts have been established.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMCIAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point (C 760 mmHg) : N/A

Melting Point (C) : N/A

Specific Gravity (H20 = 1) : N/A

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) : N/A

Percent Volatile by vol (%): N/A

Vapor Density (Air = 1) : N/A

Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 1): N/A

Solubility in Water (%) : 5%

Appearance : Odorless, dark brown, granulated

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Yes

Hazardous Polymerization: does not occur

Hazardous Decomposition: COx

Conditions to Avoid: None indicated

Materials To Avoid:

( ) Water

( ) Acids

( ) Bases

( ) Corrosives

( ) Oxidizers

(X) Other: None indicated

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data None established.

Toxicological Findings: None

Cited in Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)

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12. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

EPA Waste Numbers:

Treatment:

Material does not have an EPA Waste number and is not a listed waste, however consultation with a permitted

waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished.

ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH

ALL CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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13. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Proper Shipping Name: non−regulated

DOT ID Number : none

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14. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Statement:

The CAS number of this product is NOT listed on the TSCA Inventory.

For Research and Development Use Only; Not for Manufacturing or Commercial Purposes.

SARA SARA CERCLA

Component EHS EHS TPQ RQ

(302) (lbs) (lbs)

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Ferric Citrate

OSHA SARA DeMinimis

Component Floor List 313 for SARA 313

(%)

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Ferric Citrate

If there is no information listed on the regulatory information chart, this indicates that the chemical is not

covered by the specific regulation listed.

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15. OTHER INFORMATION

Comments:

None

NFPA Hazard Ratings:

Health : 1

Flammability : 0

Reactivity : 0

Special Hazards :

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16. PREPARATION INFORMATION

Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.

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