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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
I PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Iron Nitride Ferrous Nitride
Trade Name: Synonyms:
Metal Nitride 12023 -20-0; 1202 3-64-2
Ch em ical Fam ily: CAS #:
Fe 2N and mixture Fe 4N
Form ula:
II HAZAR DOUS INGRED IENTS
Haz ardous C omp onents: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV: Percentage: Sec.302: Sec.304: Sec.313:
Iron Nitride NE NE 0-100 No No No
HM IS Protection Equipment: Hea lth: 3 Flam mab ility: 0 Reactivity: 2
III PHYSICAL DATA
NA Decom poses
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg: Melting Point:
NA Insoluble
Freezing Point: Solubility in H 2O (% ):
Grey po wder, no o dor. None
Appearance and Odor: Reaction with Water:
191.69 for Fe 2N and 237.39 for Fe 4N 6.35 - 6.57
Calc. Molecular Weight: Vapor D ensity gm/cc:
IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION H AZARDS DATA
Flash Point (Method): Non-Flam ma ble Autoignition Temp: Unknown
Extingu ishing Media: Use: Not applicable. Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire. Agent for
metal fires (like: G-1 powder, MWT-L-X, or TEC)
Special Fire fighting Procedures: Firefighters m ust w ear fu ll face, self-con tained breathing apparatus with full pro tective clothing to
prevent contact with skin and eyes. Fumes from fire are hazardous. Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: When heated to decomposition, iron nitride may em it toxic fumes of ammon ia. May react
with moisture to form ammonia gas. Moderate explosion hazard.
V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Effects of Exposure:
Iron com pound s have varying toxicity. Som e iron com pound s are suspected carcinogens. In general, ferrous comp ounds are
more toxic than ferric compou nds. Acute exposure to excessive levels of ferrous compoun ds can cause liver and kidney damage,
altered respiratory rates and convulsions. (Sax, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, eighth edition)
The details of the toxicity of n itrides as a gro up are un kno wn . (Sax, Dan gero us Prope rties of In dustrial M aterials, eig hth
edition)
Acute E ffects:
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust or powder may cause irritation to the respiratory system and possibly acute iron poisoning. Large
amounts of iron m ay cau se iron pn eum ocon iosis.
Ingestion: No acute health effects recorded.
Skin : May cause irritation.
Eye: May cause irritation.
Chro nic Effects:
Inhalation: Inhalation of finely divided powder may cause pulmon ary fibrosis. May cause chronic iron poisoning and pathological
deposition of iron in the body tissue.
Ingestion: May cau se damag e to the liver.
Skin : May cau se damag e to the liver.
Eye: No chronic health effects recorded.
Target Organs: My affect the liver and kidneys
Carcino genicity: NTP? No IARC M onographs? No OSH A Regulated? No
LD50/LC50: No toxicity data recorded.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Pre-existing resp iratory disord ers.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Skin, Eyes, Ingestion.
Per missible Expo sure Lim it: None set.
EMERG ENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention
immediately.
INGESTION: SEEK M EDICA L ATT ENT ION IM ME DIATE LY. Give 1-2 glasses of milk or water and induce vomiting. Never
induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
SK IN: Rem ove contaminated clothing and w ash sk in with m ild soap and w ater. Seek m edica l assistanc e as necessary, especially if
irritation develops or pe rsists.
EYE: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids. Call a physician if irritation
persists.
VI REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Incom patibility: Water and moisture.
Haz ardous D ecomposition Produc ts: May evolve NH 3 gas un der fire con ditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
VII SPILL OR LEAK PROC EDURES
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: We ar appropriate respira tory and protective equipm ent specified in
section VIII Special Protection Information. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency
particulate absolute (H EPA) air filter and place in a closed container fo r proper d isposal. Tak e care not to raise dust.
Waste Disposal Method: Disposal m ust be m ade in accordance w ith Federal, State and L ocal regu lations.
VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection (specify type): NIO SH approved dust-m ist-vap or respirato r.
Ventilation: Local exhaust to maintain at or below the PEL, TLV. Mechanical exhaust is not recommended. Handle in a controlled,
enclosed environme nt.
Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves
Eye Protection: Safety Goggles
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Other Equipment: Protective gear suitable to prevent contamination.
IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: May react with water and moisture. Handle and store in a controlled
atmosphere.
Other Handling and Storage Conditions: Wash thorou ghly after handling. Store in a tightly closed container.
Wo rk Practices: Imp lem ent en gineering and wo rk practice controls to re duc e and ma intain c onc entration o f exp osure at low levels.
Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or
smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air. Maintain eyewash capable of sustained flushing, safety drench
shower and facilities for washing.
Some of the chemicals listed herein are research or experimental substances with may be toxic, as defined by various
governmental regulations. In accordance with Environmental Protection Agency regulations and the Toxic Substance Control Act
(TSCA), these materials should only be handled by, or under direct supervision of a 鈥渢echnically qualified individual鈥? as defined in 40
CFR 7 10.2(aa).
The above information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, since data, safety standards and governmental
regulations are subject to changes, and the conditions of handling and use or misuse are beyond our control, ESPI makes no warranty,
either expressed or implied with respect to the completeness or continuing accuracy of the information contained herein, and
disclaim s all liability fo r reliance thereon . Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current info rmation relative to their
particular use.
Issued By: S. Dierks
Dated: September 1994
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