Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
The Anhydrous form decomposes (480u00c2u00baC)
boiling_point
The Anhydrous form decomposes (480u00c2u00baC)
density
3.1 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
Soluble at room temperature
GHS / SDS Safety
Warning
Irritant
Corrosive
- H318 (80.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H319 (18.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H315 (87.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335 (20.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H317 (11.4%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
- H302 (90.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H290 (40.4%): May be corrosive to metals [Warning Corrosive to Metals]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 10028-22-5 |
| IUPAC Name | bis(iron(3+));trisulfate |
| InChI Key | RUTXIHLAWFEWGM-UHFFFAOYSA-H |
| PubChem CID | 24826 |
| INCI Name | FERRIC SULFATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Polyferric Sulphate (PFS) is an inorganic polymer coagulant used primarily in water and wastewater treatment. It is known for its effectiveness in removing