Product ID:I-116, FERRIC OXIDE RED
MSDS Date:10/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-477-2939
MSDS Number: BNPPP

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2803
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

IRON (III) OXIDE; (FERRIC OXIDE RED)

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

PNEUMOCONIOSIS. UNDERGROUND MINERS EXPOS TO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CANCER. RISK IS MANIFEST IN UNDERGROUND WORKERS, BUT

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RISK IS DUE TO RADIOACTIVITY IN AIR OF MINES, INHAL

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OTHER FACTORS. CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY AFFECT LUNGS.

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LEAST 15 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST

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NO SPECIFIC

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WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.

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MODE. FOR MORE RESPIRATOR INFORMATION CONTACT

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE) INHAL: METAL FUME FEVER,AN
INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS, MAY OCCUR. SYMP MAY BE DELAYED 4-12 HOURS &
BEGIN W/SUDDEN ONSET OF THIRST, & SWEET METALLIC/FOUL TASTE IN
MOUTH, UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT, COU GHING, DRYNESS OF MUC MEMB,
LASSITUDE &GENERALIZED FEELING OF MALAISE, FEVER CHILLS, MUSCULAR
PAIN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: MILD-SEV HDCH, NAUS, OCCASIONAL
VOMIT, SWEATING, EXCESSIVE URINATION, DIARR & PROSTRATION MAY ALSO
OCCUR. ALL SYMP USUALLY SUBSIDE W/IN 24-36 HOURS. SKIN: MAY BE
IRRIT. EYE: PARTICLES IMBEDD ED IN EYE MAY CAUSE SIDEROSIS,
DISCOLORING OF IRIS TO YELLOWISH GREEN/BROWN. ACTIVITY OF PUPIL IS
COMMONLY (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BRTHG
HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST. GET
MEDICAL ATTTENTION IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED.
WASH AFFE CTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LRG AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL
NO CHEM REMAINS.GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF
H*2O/NORMAL SALINE, OCCAS LIFTING LIDS, UNTIL NO CHEM REMAINS (AT
(ING 6)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
LARGER FIRES: WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN
PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS MODE; NIOSH/MSHA TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED AIR
RESP W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS
MODE/WITH FULL FACEPIECE, HELMET , HOOD OPER IN CONTINUOUS-FLOW
(ING 9)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO
PVNT SKIN CONT. EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN
IMMED (ING 8)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: AFFECTED. IF PARTICLE ENTERED LENS, IT GENERALLY
BECOMES CATARACTOUS. SEV INJ TO RETINA, GRADUALLY DECREASING
CENTRAL VISUAL ACUITY, BLINDNESS, GLAUCOMA. (CHRONIC) INHAL: MAY
CAUSE BE NIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS CALLED SIDEROSIS. MAY CAUSE X-RAY
SHADOWS THAT CAN BE INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM FIBROTIC (ING 2)

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2849F,1565C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:5.24
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED-BROWN TO BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, MAGNESIUM & OTHERS.
CONTACT NEHC FOR COMPLETE LIST .
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT DIRECTOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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