Ferric oxide MSDS

SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

MDL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: SUBSTANCE: FERRIC OXIDE RED TRADE NAMES/SYNONYMS: IRON OXIDE (FE2O3); C.I. 77491; C.I. PIGMENT RED 101; CROCUS(IRON OXIDE); DIIRON TRIOXIDE; FERRIC OXIDE; IRON(III) OXIDE; IRON OXIDE; IRON(3+) OXIDE; IRON OXIDE RED; IRON SESQUIOXIDE; IRON TRIOXIDE; JEWELER'S ROUGE; RED IRON OXIDE; HEMATITE; TURKEY RED; BROWN 6623; ALPHA-FERRIC OXIDE; ALPHA-IRON OXIDE; GAMMA-FERRIC OXIDE; GAMMA-IRON OXIDE (FE2O3); FE2O3; OHS11521; RTECS NO7400000 CHEMICAL FAMILY: metal oxides CREATION DATE: Feb 25 1985 REVISION DATE: Jun 19 2001

SECTION 2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT: FERRIC OXIDE RED CAS NUMBER: 1309-37-1 EC NUMBER (EINECS): 215-168-2 PERCENTAGE: 100.0

SECTION 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=1 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: COLOR: red to black PHYSICAL FORM: crystalline powder ODOR: odorless MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: No significant target effects reported. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: metal fume fever LONG TERM EXPOSURE: lung damage SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information on significant adverse effects LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information is available CARCINOGEN STATUS: OSHA: No NTP: No IARC: No

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE: Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep separated from incompatible substances.