Product ID:2024, FERRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-955-9249
MSDS Number: BPVFK

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

IRON OXIDE

CAS: 1309-37-1

RTECS: NO7400000

Fraction By Weight: 98-100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3 (FE)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
EYE:IRRITATION. INGEST: NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC:LUNG DAMAGE.
TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGEST:IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. GET MD ATTENTION. INHAL:IF LARGE AMOUNTS BREATHED IN,
MOVE EXPOSED PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY
OF SOA P AND WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:DURING USE AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDS TLV, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2849F,1565C
Spec Gravity:5.24 (H2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBEL (<0.1%)
Appearance and Odor:RED TO BROWN POWDER WITH NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDRAZINE, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, PERFORMIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRON FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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