| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention. | 【Inhalation】
If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention. | 【Skin】
First aid is not normally required. However, it is recommended that exposed areas be cleaned by washing with soap and water. | 【Eyes】
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place at 25 C or lower. | 【Handling】
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema may develop with severe intoxication. | 【Skin】
Severe thermal burn with ferrous sulfate slurry has caused classical symptoms of ingested iron poisoning. | 【Eyes】
Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes. | 【Ingestion】
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal hemorrhage may develop. | 【Hazards】
Dusts can form explosive mixtures in air. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. Wear resistant gloves such as latex. | 【Respirators】
3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator. | 【Exposure Effects】
Blood pressure may be decreased following an iron overdose. Lethargy, restlessness or confusion may be seen early in the poisoning. Convulsions and coma may occur in later phases. Case reports of pregnant women who have received early aggressive treatment (decontamination and/or deferoxamine) have described good fetal outcomes. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment. extinguish with regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide or sand. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Small Spill-Sweep up material for disposal or recovery. Large Spill-Shovel material into containers. Thoroughly sweep area of spill to clean up any residual material. |
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