Iron(II) oxide

  • Ferrous oxide
  • Iron oxide
Formula FeO
Structure
Description Jet-black powder.
Uses In manufacture of green, heat-absorbing glass, in steel mfr, in enamels, as catalyst.

Registry Numbers and Inventories.
CAS 1345-25-1
EC (EINECS/ELINCS) 215-721-8
Merck 12,4100
Beilstein/Gmelin 13590 (G)
Swiss Giftliste 1 G-8412
Canada DSL/NDSL DSL
US TSCA Listed
Austrailia AICS Listed
New Zealand Listed
Japan ENCS (MITI) Listed
Korea ECL Listed

Properties.
Formula FeO
Formula mass 71.84
Melting point, °C 1360
Density 5.7 g/cm3 (20 C)
Solubility in water Insoluble

Hazards and Protection.
Storage Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Handling All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
Protection Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
Respirators Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
Small spills/leaks Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.
Stability No data.
Incompatibilities Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition The substance may spontaneously ignite on contact with air when heated above 200 C. The substance is easily oxidized by air and readily absorbs carbon dioxide.

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. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Fire potential Ferrous oxide is spontaneously flammable in air.

Health.
Exposure limit(s) MAK as respirable dust: ppm; 6 mg/m3; (1995).
Poison_Class -
Exposure effects Blood pressure may be decreased following an iron overdose. Lethargy, restlessness or confusion may be seen early in the poisoning. Convulsions and coma may occur in later phases. Case reports of pregnant women who have received early aggressive treatment (decontamination and/or deferoxamine) have described good fetal outcomes.
   Ingestion Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and gastrointestinal hemorrhage may develop.
   Inhalation Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema may develop with severe intoxication.
   Skin Severe thermal burn with ferrous sulfate slurry has caused classical symptoms of ingested iron poisoning.

First aid		  
   Ingestion The possible benefit of early removal of some ingested material by cautious gastric lavage must be weighed against potential complications of bleeding or perforation. Activated charcoal activated charcoal binds most toxic agents and can decrease their systemic absorption if administered soon after ingestion. Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents.
   Inhalation If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
   Skin Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
   Eyes If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Transport.