Ferrous sulphate

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Where is Ferrous sulphate found?

Ferrous sulphate is used to fortify foods and treat iron-deficiency anemia. It can also be used to stain concrete. It is used by woodworkers to color maple wood and in horticulture as a lawn conditioner and moss killer. Ferrous sulphate is also used to purify water in industrial sewage treatment plants.

How can you avoid contact with Ferrous sulphate?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• AI3-51903
• CCRIS 6796
• Combiron
• Copperas
• Duretter
• Duroferon
• EINECS 231-753-5
• Exsiccated ferrous sulfate
• Exsiccated ferrous sulphate
• FeSO4
• Feosol
• Feospan
• Fer-In-Sol
• Ferobuff
• Ferolix
• Ferralyn
• Ferro-Theron
• Ferro-gradumet
• Ferrosulfat
• Ferrosulfat [German]
• Ferrosulfate
• Ferrous sulfate
• Ferrous sulfate (1:1)
• Ferrous sulphate
• Fersolate
• Ferulen
• Ferusal
• Green Salts
• Green Vitriol
• HSDB 465
• Iron monosulfate
• Iron sulfate (1:1)
• Iron sulfate (FeSO4)
• Iron vitriol
• Iron(2+) sulfate
• Iron(2+) sulfate (1:1)
• Iron(II) sulfate
• Iron(II) sulfate (1:1)
• Irospan
• Kesuka
• Mol-Iron
• NSC 146177
• NSC 57631
• Odophos
• Quickfloc (salt)
• SFE 171
• Sal Chalybis
• Slow Fe
• Slow-Fe
• Sorbifer durules
• Sulferrous

What are some products that may contain Ferrous sulphate?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain Ferrous sulphate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.