Iron oxide, spent
- Ferric oxide
- Rouge
- Diiron trioxide
- Iron(III) oxide
Iron oxide, spent | |
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| Formula | Fe2O3 |
| Structure | |
| Description | Product from the iron-oxide process for the removal of sulfides from gases. |
| Uses | Polishing agent for glass, precious metals, diamonds, in magnets, magnetic tapes, as catalyst. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 1309-37-1 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 215-168-2 |
| RTECS | NO7400000 |
| RTECS class | Tumorigen |
| UN (DOT) | 1376 |
| Merck | 12,4072 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 11092 (G) |
| EPA OPP | 100172 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-3717 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | Fe2O3 |
| Formula mass | 159.69 |
| Melting point, °C | 1538 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 1 |
| Vapor density (air=1) | N/R |
| Density | 5.24 g/cm3 |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Handling | Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Protection | 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 appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respirators | Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Small spills/leaks | Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. |
| Stability | Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. |
| Incompatibilities | Aluminum, bromine pentafluoride, calcium hypochlorite, carbon dioxide, cesium carbide, ethylene oxide, hydrazine, performic acid. |
| Decomposition | Irritating and toxic fumes and gases. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Fire fighting | Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |||
| Fire potential | Flammable/combustible material. | |||
| Hazards | May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Some react vigorously or explosively on contact with water. Some may decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May re-ignite after fire is extinguished. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. | |||
| Combustion products | Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 1 | ||
| Flammability | 0 | |||
| Reactivity | 0 | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | NIOSH REL: See Appendix D OSHA PEL: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) |
| Poison_Class | - |
| Exposure effects | Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. |
| Ingestion | May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause liver damage. Causes severe pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and shock. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
| Inhalation | Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. 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. |
| Skin | Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
| Eyes | Dust may cause mechanical irritation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. |
| Skin | Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse. |
| Eyes | Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1376 | |
| Response guide | 135 | |
| Hazard class | 4.2 | |
| Packing Group | III | |
| Std. Transport # | 4916177 | |