Product Identification
【Product Name】Iron(II) fumarate
【Synonyms】Ferrofume ；富马酸亚铁
【CAS】141-01-5
【Formula】C4H2FeO4
【Molecular Weight】169.9
【EINECS】205-447-7
【RTECS】LT1950000
【RTECS Class】Drug; Human Data
【Merck】12,4094
【Beilstein/Gmelin】NA

Physical and Chemical Properties
【Appearance】Odorless, reddish-brown powder.
【Solubility in water】Slightly soluble.
【Melting Point】279-281℃
【Density】2.435 g/cm3 (20℃)
【Usage】Food additive.

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】Keep tightly closed in a cool place in a tightly closed container.
【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】This material is a dust or may produce dust. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful.
【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】Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
【Hazards】Organic dusts can form explosive mixtures in air.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
【Personal Protection】Chemical splash ggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
【Respirators】3M Dust respirator No. 8710 or 9900 is recommended or a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved dust respirator.
【Exposure Effects】Symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include: mouth and throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling, cough), stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
【Poison Class】3

Fire Fighting Measures
【Fire Fighting】Extinguish fire using regular foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, sand. 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.

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
【Incompatibilities】No data.
【Stability】Stable.
【Decomposition】Oxides of carbon.