Product Identification

Product Name

Ferrous gluconate

Synonyms

Cerevon
Entron
Fenton
Feravol
Fergon
Iron digluconate

CAS

299-29-6

Formula

C12H22FeO14

Molecular Weight

446.14

EINECS

206-076-3

RTECS

LZ5150000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Human Data

Merck

12,4095

Beilstein/Gmelin

1772386 (G)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Pale greenish-yellow powder. Slight odor of caramel.

Solubility in water

soluble

Usage

Hematinic.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.

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

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.

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

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

Inhalation

Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema may develop with severe intoxication.

Skin

May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling of skin.

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

Can form explosive mixtures in air.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulations. Wear latex gloves.

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.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

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 fire with regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand.

Accidental Release Measures

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.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Oxides of carbon and iron.