International Chemical Safety Cards

FERROCENE ICSC: 1512

Dicyclopentadienyl iron
Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl iron
C10H10Fe / C5H5FeC5H5
Molecular mass: 186.0
ICSC #    1512
CAS #     102-54-5
RTECS # LK0700000
April 21, 2004 Peer reviewed
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide .
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

 •INHALATION Sore throat.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
 •SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
 •EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
 •INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 1512 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ORANGE CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts violently with ammonium perchlorate or tetranitromethane. Reacts with mercury (II) nitrate.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Fe) 10 mg/m³ as TWA; (ACGIH 2001).
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 249°C
Sublimation point: above 100°C
Melting point: 173°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 40°C: 4
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1512 FERROCENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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