UNKNOWN - PROCURED BY NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER -- FERRIC OXIDE  -- 6810-00D003254
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FERRIC OXIDE
MSDS Date:04/22/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003254
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:UNKNOWN - PROCURED BY NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
Country:US
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SHH
CAGE:EO204
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:UNKNOWN - PROCURED BY NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
Country:US
CAGE:EO204

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

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE/FERRIC OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5MG(FE)/M3FUME,B2;94

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT RELEVANT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    ACUTE- MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYES. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES OR RESPIRATORY
    TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INGESTION:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IF NEEDED. EVACUATE AREA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    WITH WATER SPRAY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
    MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP
    OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:DUST-PROOF GOGGLES IN DUSTY SITUATIONS
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MANUFACTURER UNKNOWN. THIS MSDS WAS PREPARED BY THE PROFESSIONALS OF
    DGSC-SHH WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
    GATHER INFORMATION AND USE THE MATERIAL PROPERLY TO PROTECT EMPLO
    YEES AND ENVIRONMENT.

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

HCC:T6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2849F,1565C
Spec Gravity:5.12 - 5.24
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED POWDER OR LUMPS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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