FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- I-116, FERRIC OXIDE RED  -- 6810-00-477-2939
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:I-116, FERRIC OXIDE RED
MSDS Date:10/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-477-2939
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2803
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON (III) OXIDE; (FERRIC OXIDE RED)
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA: PNEUMOCONIOSIS. UNDERGROUND MINERS EXPOS TO
    FERRIC OXIDE RED & HEMATITE HAVE HIGH INCIDENCE OF LUNG (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2: CANCER. RISK IS MANIFEST IN UNDERGROUND WORKERS, BUT
    NOT SURF WORKERS, & IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER EXCESS (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3: RISK IS DUE TO RADIOACTIVITY IN AIR OF MINES, INHAL
    OF FERRIC OXIDE/SILICA, OR TO COMBINATION OF THESE/ (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4: OTHER FACTORS. CHRONIC EXPOSURE MAY AFFECT LUNGS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC: LEAST 15 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST:
    GET MED ATTN IMMED. IF VOMIT OCCURS,KEEP HEAT LOWER (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: THAN HIPS TO PVNT ASPIRATION. ANTIDOTE: NO SPECIFIC
    ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:OTHER PROT EQUIP: WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: MODE. FOR MORE RESPIRATOR INFORMATION CONTACT
    NEHC .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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:(ACUTE) INHAL: METAL FUME FEVER,AN
    INFLUENZA-LIKE ILLNESS, MAY OCCUR. SYMP MAY BE DELAYED 4-12 HOURS &
    BEGIN W/SUDDEN ONSET OF THIRST, & SWEET METALLIC/FOUL TASTE IN
    MOUTH, UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT, COU GHING, DRYNESS OF MUC MEMB,
    LASSITUDE &GENERALIZED FEELING OF MALAISE, FEVER CHILLS, MUSCULAR
    PAIN, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: MILD-SEV HDCH, NAUS, OCCASIONAL
    VOMIT, SWEATING, EXCESSIVE URINATION, DIARR & PROSTRATION MAY ALSO
    OCCUR. ALL SYMP USUALLY SUBSIDE W/IN 24-36 HOURS. SKIN: MAY BE
    IRRIT. EYE: PARTICLES IMBEDD ED IN EYE MAY CAUSE SIDEROSIS,
    DISCOLORING OF IRIS TO YELLOWISH GREEN/BROWN. ACTIVITY OF PUPIL IS
    COMMONLY (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF BRTHG
    HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & AT REST. GET
    MEDICAL ATTTENTION IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED.
    WASH AFFE CTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LRG AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL
    NO CHEM REMAINS.GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF
    H*2O/NORMAL SALINE, OCCAS LIFTING LIDS, UNTIL NO CHEM REMAINS (AT
    (ING 6)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
    LARGER FIRES: WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL. DO NOT FLUSH WITH
    WATER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN
    PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS MODE; NIOSH/MSHA TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED AIR
    RESP W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS
    MODE/WITH FULL FACEPIECE, HELMET , HOOD OPER IN CONTINUOUS-FLOW
    (ING 9)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO
    PVNT SKIN CONT. EMPLOYER SHOULD PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN W/IN
    IMMED (ING 8)
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: AFFECTED. IF PARTICLE ENTERED LENS, IT GENERALLY
    BECOMES CATARACTOUS. SEV INJ TO RETINA, GRADUALLY DECREASING
    CENTRAL VISUAL ACUITY, BLINDNESS, GLAUCOMA. (CHRONIC) INHAL: MAY
    CAUSE BE NIGN PNEUMOCONIOSIS CALLED SIDEROSIS. MAY CAUSE X-RAY
    SHADOWS THAT CAN BE INDISTINGUISHABLE FROM FIBROTIC (ING 2)

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2849F,1565C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:5.24
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED-BROWN TO BLACK CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, MAGNESIUM & OTHERS.
    CONTACT NEHC FOR COMPLETE LIST .
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT DIRECTOR OF
    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

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