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Iron pentacarbonyl (as Fe) |
CAS 13463-40-6 | ||
Fe(CO)5 |
RTECS NO4900000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Iron carbonyl, Pentacarbonyl iron |
DOT ID & Guide 1994 131 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.23 mg/m3) ST 0.2 ppm (0.45 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.28 mg/m3 (as Fe) | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to yellow to dark-red, oily liquid. |
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MW: 195.9 |
BP(749 mmHg): 217°F |
FRZ: -6°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP(87°F): 40 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.46-1.52 |
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Fl.P: 5°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, nitrogen oxide, (zinc + cobalt halides) [Note: Pyrophoric (i.e., ignites spontaneously in air). Decomposed by light or air, releasing carbon monoxide.] |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, mucous membrane, respiratory system; headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting; fever, cyanosis, cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty); liver, kidney, lung injury; degenerative changes in central nervous system | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0168 |