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Iron sulphate
EC / List no.: 231-753-5
CAS no.: 7720-78-7
Mol. formula:
Warning! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation, is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects, causes skin irritation, may be corrosive to metals and may cause an allergic skin reaction.
At least one company has indicated that the substance classification is affected by impurities or additives.
This substance is covered by several Harmonised Classifications and Labelling's (CLH) entries approved by the European Union. Differentiating between the different CLH's entries requires manual verification. To know more about the CLH please visit the C&L Inventory.
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Skin sensitising |
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 000 to < 10 000 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is approved in the EEA and/or Switzerland for use in biocidal products more favourable for the environment, human or animal health.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
fertilisers,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
plant protection products,
adhesives and sealants and
metal surface treatment products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles and
formulation of mixtures.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery),
wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys),
paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper) and
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
fertilisers,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
laboratory chemicals,
water treatment chemicals and
metal surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
agriculture, forestry and fishing,
building & construction work,
scientific research and development and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use and
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
metal surface treatment products,
water treatment chemicals,
fertilisers,
non-metal-surface treatment products and
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures,
as processing aid,
in the production of articles and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
pH regulators and water treatment products,
water treatment chemicals,
laboratory chemicals,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
fertilisers and
metal surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging,
building & construction work and
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
metals,
fabricated metal products,
electrical, electronic and optical equipment and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
as processing aid,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
formulation of mixtures.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance,
in processing aids at industrial sites,
in the production of articles,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 19/04/2023