iron oxide supp data:skin:no data avail. eye:dusts may cause irrit. ing 2:eye may cause siderosis w/varied efts. discoloring of ing 3:common sign of siderosis. chronic:metal fume fever:no ing 4:symps as described quite common. resistance to cndtn ing 5:1 or 2 days. skin:repeated or prolonged exposure may first aid proc:15 mins. get md immed. ingest:treat ing 7:keep head lower than hips to provent aspiration. matls to avoid:violently explosive ignition. hydrogen
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FERRIC-FERROUS OXIDE:INHAL:RPTD/PRLNGD
EXPOS, USUALLY 6-10 YEARS, MAY CAUSE SIDEROSIS, A BENIGN
PNEUMOCONIOSIS. CHRONIC BRONCH & DYSPNEA ON EXERTION HAVE BEEN
ASSOC W/PNEUMOCONIOSIS. METAL FUME FEVER: ACUTE:METAL FUME FEVER,
AN INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS, MAY OCCUR DUE TO INHAL OF FRESHLY FORMED
METAL OXIDE(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:PARTICLES SIZED BELOW 1.5 MICRONS &
USUALLY BETWEEN 0.02-0.05 MICRONS. SYMPS MAY BE DELAYED 4-12 HOURS
& BEGIN W/SUDDEN ONSET OF THIRST, & SWEET, METALLIC OR FOUL TASTE
IN MOUTH. OTHER SYMPS MAY INCL UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT ACCOMPANIED
BY COUGHING & DRYNESS OF MUC MEMB, LASSITUDE & GENERALIZED FEELING
(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MD IMMED.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH AREA W/SOAP OR MILD
DETERGEN T & LGE AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCEOF CHEM REMAINS
(APPROX 15-20 MINS). GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LGE AMTS OF
WATER/NORMAL SALINE, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING UPPER/LOWER LIDS FOR AT
LEAST (ING 7)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH USING AGENT SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA
IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BRTHG VAPS/DUSTS;KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.
Spill Release Procedures:OCCUPATIONAL SPILL:FOR LARGE SPILLS, SWEEP UP
WITH MINIMUM OF DUSTING & PLACE INTO SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS
FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. RESIDUE SHOULD BE CLEANED UP
USING A HIGH-EFFICIENC Y PARTICULATE FILTER VACUUM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING
SPECIFIC TYPES REFER TO ORIGINAL MSDS .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM TO MEET PUBLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
REPEATED OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP:OF MALAISE. FEVER, CHILLS, MUSCULAR PAIN, MILD TO
SEVERE HDCH, NAUS, OCCASIONAL VOMIT, EXAGGERATED MENTAL ACTIVITY,
PROFUSE SWEATING, EXCESSIVE URINATION, DIARR & PROSTRATION MAY ALSO
OCCUR. TOLERANCE TO FUMES DEVELOPS RAPIDLY, BUT QUICKLY LOST. ALL
SYMPS USUALLY SUBSIDE W/IN 24-36 HOURS. (ING 2)
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>2892F,>158
Spec Gravity:5.18
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, BLACK CUBES OR AMORPHOUS POWDER
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FERRIC-FERROUS OXIDE:ALUMINUM + CALCIUM SILICIDE + SODIUM
NITRATE:VIOLENTLY EXPLOSIVE. ALUMINUM + SULFUR: (ING 9)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.
Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF SUBSTANCE. CONTACT THE DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.
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