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Synonyms: Iron (III) Oxide
CAS No.: 1309-37-1
Molecular Weight: 159.69
Chemical Formula: Fe2O3
Product Codes: 951
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 1309-37-1 98 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may
include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal
disturbances.
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact: May cause mechanical irritation.
Chronic Exposure: Long-term inhalation exposure to iron has resulted in
mottling of the lungs, a condition referred to as siderosis. This is considered
a benign pneumoconiosis and does not ordinarily cause significant physiological
impairment. Long term eye exposures may stain the eyes and leave a "rust ring".
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with impaired respiratory
function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get
medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice
if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if
irritation persists.
Fire: Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: No information found.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: - OSHA Permissible
Exposure Limit (PEL) -Iron oxide fume: 10 mg/m3- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV)
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Iron oxide (Fe2O3): 5 mg/m3 (TWA) respirable fraction.A4 - Not classifiable as a
human carcinogen.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general
work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A
Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded
and engineering controls are not feasible, a half facepiece particulate
respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times
the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate
regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.. A full-face
piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filters) may be worn up to 50
times the exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the
appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. If
oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present,
use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied
respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in
oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain
and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Reddish-brown powder.
Odor: No information found.
Solubility: Negligible (< 0.1%)
Specific Gravity: 5.24
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: 1565C (2849F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No information found.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Carbon monoxide, hydrazine, calcium hypochloride,
performic acid, bromine pentafluoride.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.
No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure. Investigated as a tumorigen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 (1309-37-1) No No 3
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Iron Oxide, Fe2O3 (1309-37-1) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.
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