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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Iron
Catalog Numbers:
S71953, S71953-1, S71953-2, S93268, I60-3, I60-500, I62-500
Synonyms:
Iron Dust; Iron Metal; Iron Powder.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7439-89-6 |
IRON |
>97 | 231-096-4 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: black to gray solid.
Warning! Flammable solid. May cause mechanical eye
and skin irritation. May cause blood abnormalities. May cause lung
damage. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. May cause
cardiac disturbances. May cause liver damage.
Target Organs: Liver, respiratory system,
cardiovascular system, pancreas.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Exposure to particulates or solution may cause conjunctivitis,
ulceration, and corneal abnormalities.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Acute toxicity may include weakness, shock, cyanosis and acidosis.
Delayed symptoms may include liver
Inhalation:
Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is
characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever,
chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white
blood cell count. May cause lung damage.
Chronic:
Chronic exposure may lead to liver and lung damage. Repeated
exposure may cause pancreatic damage, diabetes, and cardiac
abnormalities.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote:
The use of Deferoxamine as a chelating agent should be determined
only by qualified medical personnel.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
explosive mixtures with air. Combustion generates toxic fumes.
Extinguishing Media:
Use only graphite powder, soda ash, powdered sodium chloride, or an
appropriate metal-fire-extinguishing dry powder.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Remove all sources of ignition.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| IRON
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
IRON:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: black to gray
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 1787 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 2750 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:1535 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:7.86 @ 20癈
Molecular Formula:Fe
Molecular Weight:55.847
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Decomposes when heated. Oxidizes when exposed to air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, moisture, exposure to air, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acetaldehyde, ammonium peroxodisulfate, chloroformamidinium, chloric
acid, ammonium nitrate, halogens, dinitrogen tetroxide, nitryl
fluoride, polystyrene, sodium acetylide, potassium dichromate,
peroxyformic acid, nitryl fluoride, sulfuric acid, sodium carbide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of iron.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7439-89-6:
NO4565500; NO8225000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7439-89-6:
Oral, rat: LD50 =
30 gm/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7439-89-6:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available.
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
No information available.
Environmental:
No information reported.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
None.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
METAL POWDERS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S. |
METAL POWDER FLAMMABLE NOS (IRON) |
| Hazard Class: |
4.1 |
4.1 |
| UN Number: |
UN3089 |
UN3089 |
| Packing Group: |
II |
III |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7439-89-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7439-89-6: immediate, fire.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7439-89-6 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7439-89-6: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7439-89-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of B4, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #4 Date: 11/06/2007
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable
for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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