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Chemical Identifiers
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UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
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| NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
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NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Ferric ammonium citrate is a yellowish brown to red solid with a faint odor of ammonia. It is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used in medicine, in making blueprints, and as a feed additive.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Water soluble.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen or ammonia gas may be formed in fires. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation of dust irritates nose and throat. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. Dust irritates eyes and causes mild irritation of skin on prolonged contact. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
Acidic salts, such as FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydrogen ions and have pH's of less than 7.0. They react as acids to neutralize bases. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of inorganic acids, inorganic oxoacids, and carboxylic acid. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible. Many of these compounds catalyze organic reactions. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic oxides of nitrogen or ammonia gas may be formed in fires (USCG, 1999).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
No information available.
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Approved respirator for nuisance dust; chemical goggles or face shield (USCG, 1999)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
INGESTION: give large amount of water.
EYES or SKIN: flush with water. (USCG, 1999)
Physical Properties
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1.8
at 68°F
(USCG, 1999)
- Denser than water; will sink
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
No AEGL information available.
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
No ERPG information available.
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
No PAC information available.
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
| Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/
313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302
EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304
EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313
TRI |
RCRA
Code |
CAA 112(r)
RMP TQ |
| Ferric ammonium citrate |
1185-57-5 |
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1000 pounds |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2022)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
No regulatory information available.
Alternate Chemical Names
- AMMONIUM FERRIC CITRATE
- AMMONIUM IRON(III) CITRATE
- CITRIC ACID, AMMONIUM IRON(3+) SALT
- FAC
- FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE
- FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE, BROWN
- FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE, GREEN
- IRON(III) AMMONIUM CITRATE