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FIRE
REACTIVE
OTHER
DEGREE OF HAZARD
0 = Minimum Hazard
1 = Slight Hazard
2 = Moderate Hazard
3 = Serious Hazard
4 = Severe Hazard
COLOR CODING
OTHER CODES
HEALTH = BLUE
FIRE = RED
REACTIVITY = YELLOW
OTHER = WHITE
OX = Oxidizer
ACID = Acid
ALK = Alkali
COR = Corrosive
W = Use No Water
RCRA Number
Metallic Oxide
EPA Class
None
Not Applicable
No Citation
1309-37-1
No Citation
37
Atomic Formula
UN 1376
Fe2O3
Synonyms
Ferric oxide; iron (III) oxide; iron sesquioxide; red iron oxide; anchred standard; anhydrous iron oxide.
Immediately Dangerous to
Life and Health (IDLH)
PEL:
3
10 mg(Fe)/m
REL:
3
5 mg(Fe)/m
TLV:
3
5 mg(Fe)/m
STEL:
Not
Established
STEL:
Not
Established
2500 mg/m
STEL:
Not
Established
Not Found
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)
0 at 68F (20C)
Vapor Density (Air = 1)
5.24
Atomic Weight
159.7
Melting Point
2664F (1462C)
Not Found
Solubility
Not Determined
NFPA Classification
Autoignition Temperature
Non-Combustible Solid
Not Determined
Extinguishing Media
Use media suitable to surrounding fire. Bulk iron (III) oxide will not burn.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Use a water spray to keep
containers cool until long after the fire has been extinguished. For large fires, if possible, withdraw and
allow to burn. Remain clear of smoke.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Explosive reaction when heated with guanidinium perchlorate. Reaction with carbon monoxide may
form an explosive product. Potentially violent reaction with hydrogen peroxide. Fight fire from distance,
if possible. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk.
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Iron (III) oxide is normally stable in closed containers at room temperature under routine conditions of
handling in storage. Avoid contact with heat and incompatible materials.
Stability
Stable
Unstable
Incompatible with carbon monoxide, hydrogen peroxide, powdered aluminum, calcium hypochlorite,
hydrazine, performic acid, bromine pentafluoride, cesium acetylide, and ethylene oxide.
X
Hazardous
Polymerization
May Occur
Conditions to Avoid
Under normal conditions of temperature and pressure, hazardous polymerization of iron (III) oxide is not
known to occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-products
When heated to decomposition, iron (III) oxide can produce toxic and acrid fumes.
Absorption (skin)?
Ingestion?
Health Hazards
INHALATION: Irritation of the respiratory system and mucous membranes. Exposures may lead to the
development of benign pneumoconiosis with X-ray shadows that are indistinguishable
from fibrotic pneumoconiosis (siderosis). A nuisance dust at low exposures.
SKIN & EYES: An irritant to the eyes and skin that may cause redness and inflammation.
INGESTION:
Carcinogenicity
NTP Listed?
Unknown Human
Unknown Animal
No
OSHA Regulated?
Target Organs?
Group 3
29 CFR 1910.1000
Table Z-1
Respiratory system
Eye contact: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes (minimum); seek medical attention. Skin contact: Remove all contaminated clothing. Immediately wash area with large amounts of soap and water. If
rash develops, seek medical attention. For inhalation: Remove the person from exposure. Provide respiratory assistance and CPR. Transfer to medical facility. If swallowed: Not likely. Seek medical attention immediately. Unless advised otherwise, give large amounts of water and induce vomiting using an
emetic. Never give a convulsing or unconscious person anything by mouth.
Collect powdered material in most convenient manner possible and deposit in sealed drum. Keep those
not involved in cleanup from entering area. Do NOT dry sweep (creates airborne dusts). Use a vacuum
equipped with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. Damp mop residues and collect for disposal.
Do NOT release to sewers or waterways. Notify appropriate authorities, if required.
Preferred Waste Disposal Method
No citation.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage
Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, well-ventilated area and protect from physical damage.
Sources of heat or ignition are prohibited where iron (III) oxide is used, handled, or stored.
Other Precautions and Warnings
Avoid contact with incompatible materials. Do NOT create dusty conditions. Always use in areas with
adequate ventilation.
For exposure to low levels, use a full facepiece respirator with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filter. For higher or prolonged exposures, use a full facepiece supplied-air respirator or a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode.
Ventilation
Impervious Material
Eye Protection
Work/Hygiene Practices
Always wash hands thoroughly after using chemical; never bring food, drink, or smoking materials into
vicinity of chemicals.
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No serious effects reported. May cause irritation and rash in some individuals.
Eye:
No serious effects reported. May cause irritation and redness in some individuals, depending upon the duration of exposure.
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in plants. Acute effects are seen 2 to 4 days after animals or plants are exposed to iron (III) oxide.
Insufficient data are available to evaluate the
short-term effects of iron (III) oxide exposure to
aquatic life, plants, birds, or land animals.
6 Water Solubility
Elemental iron and most of its compounds are insoluble in water. Concentrations of less than 1 milligram
will not mix with water.
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