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Product Name: Ferrous Lactate
Chemical Formula: C6H10FeO6
CAS Number: 5905-52-2
Other Names: Iron(II) lactate, Ferrous 2-hydroxypropanoate
Intended Use: Food additive (nutritional supplement), industrial applications
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Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to GHS.
Acute Effects: Ingestion causes stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting. Larger amounts may trigger iron poisoning in children.
Chronic Effects: Excessive exposure over time may risk liver and kidney damage.
Routes of Exposure: Oral, inhalation of dust, skin and eye contact.
Label Elements: No signal word required; no hazard pictograms.
Precautionary Statements: Wash hands after handling; keep away from children.
GHS Symbol: None assigned.
Chemical Name: Ferrous Lactate
Synonym: Iron bis(2-hydroxypropanoate)
CAS No.: 5905-52-2
EC No.: 226-013-2
Concentration (%): 98–100%
Impurities: May contain trace amounts of iron salts or lactic acid.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Support breathing as needed. Get medical help if symptoms like cough or difficulty breathing persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin well with soap and water. If irritation develops, seek care.
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. If irritation lingers, get medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately, especially if swallowed by children.
Most Important Symptoms: Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, cyanosis, convulsions (in severe poisoning).
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water spray.
Unsuitable Media: Avoid direct water jet on substance which may spread the material.
Hazards from Combustion: May give off toxic fumes containing iron oxides and carbon oxides.
Protective Gear: Firefighters need self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Special Procedures: Cool fire-exposed containers with water spray to avoid pressure build-up and explosion.
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, dust mask, goggles. Avoid breathing dust. Ventilate area.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage into drains, sewers, surface and groundwater systems.
Spill Clean-Up: Sweep or vacuum up material carefully. Avoid creating dust. Place in suitable, labeled waste container for proper disposal.
Decontamination: Wash residue away with copious water. Remove contaminated clothing, wash before reuse.
Handling: Minimize dust generation. Handle with care as dust may irritate airways and eyes. Practice good hygiene, and keep away from food, drink, and animal feed.
Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of moisture and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers.
Special Precautions: Avoid contact with children and pets. Do not store near food or beverages to prevent accidental ingestion.
Occupational Exposure Limits: None established for ferrous lactate specifically. For nuisance dust: TWA 10 mg/m³ (total dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable dust).
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or process enclosures.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear dust-proof goggles, nitrile gloves, and a particulate respirator if ventilation is poor.
Hygiene Measures: Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking in work area. Wash hands after handling.
Environmental Controls: Keep material out of wastewater and stormwater systems.
Appearance: Pale green to yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless or faint odor
pH (1% solution): 4.0-5.0
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting (around 120°C)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol.
Relative Density: 0.8–1.2 g/cm³
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not flammable
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition: Gives off carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, iron oxides if heated strongly or in fire.
Polymerization: Does not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, excessive heat, exposure to air can cause oxidation and loss of efficacy.
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rat: >2000 mg/kg. Larger quantities act as a human poison, mainly in children.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild. Not a strong skin irritant.
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mechanical irritation and redness.
Respiratory Sensitization: Not classified.
Chronic Exposure: Long-term overexposure may affect liver and kidneys. Repeated ingestion leads to iron overload and organ damage.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA.
Mutagenicity: No evidence in standard tests.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not known to harm fertility or fetus.
Additional Info: Iron compounds can be especially dangerous for children after accidental exposure.
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity for aquatic organisms due to poor solubility. Large releases can alter water pH or oxygen availability indirectly.
Persistence/Degradability: Biodegradable. Iron is a naturally occurring micronutrient.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Unlikely to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, binds to soils.
Other Hazards: Can impact aquatic ecosystems if released in large quantity.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Avoid release to environment.
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers well before recycling or disposal. Do not reuse packaging without professional cleaning.
Disposal Methods: Landfill or incineration in facilities approved for chemical waste, as appropriate under local regulation.
Special Precautions: Do not allow residue to enter drains or surface water.
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name: Ferrous Lactate
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not classified as marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Avoid rough handling which could rupture packaging or cause dust.
Transport Regulation: Not subject to ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA regulations
TSCA (USA): Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Registered, exempt for use as food additive
OSHA Hazard Classification: Not hazardous
Other Regulations: Meets FAO/WHO food additive standards; subject to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) for food and pharma grades.
Labeling Requirements: None required for non-hazardous substances in most regions
SARA Title III: Not reportable
California Proposition 65: Not listed
