Iron(III) sulfate hydrate, Reagent Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Iron(III) sulfate is also used in pigments, pickling baths for aluminum and steel. It acts as a mordant in dyeing, as a coagulant for industrial wastes. In the medical field, it is used as an astringent and styptic. It is involved in the preparation of aromatic esters from the corresponding acids and alcohols. Further, it is employed in the oxidation of pyrite.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 15244-10-7
• Molecular Formula: Fe2H2O13S3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 417.87
• MDL Number: MFCD00011007
• InChI Key: VXWSFRMTBJZULV-UHFFFAOYSA-H
• PubChem CID: 167265
• SMILES: O.[Fe+3].[Fe+3].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O.[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O.[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

• Color: Gray-White
• Physical Form: Granules, Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Solubility Information: Soluble in waterSoluble in water. Sparingly soluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: diiron(3+) hydrate trisulfate
• Formula Weight: 399.87 (Anhydrous)
• Grade: Reagent
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: Grayish-white powder or granules
• Density: 2.0-2.1 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron(III) sulfate hydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Iron(III) sulfate hydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sulfuric acid, iron(3+) salt (3:2), hydrate, sulphuric acid,ferric sulphate

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