ICSC 1512 - FERROCENE

FERROCENE	ICSC: 1512 (April 2004)
Dicyclopentadienyl iron Di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yl iron

CAS #: 102-54-5

EC Number: 203-039-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

FERROCENE

ICSC: 1512

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ORANGE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts violently with ammonium perchlorate and tetranitromethane. Reacts with mercury (II) nitrate.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₀Fe / C₅H₅FeC₅H₅ Molecular mass: 186.0 Boiling point: 249°C Sublimation point: >100°C Melting point: 173°C Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 40°C: 4

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ORANGE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts violently with ammonium perchlorate and tetranitromethane. Reacts with mercury (II) nitrate.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₀Fe / C₅H₅FeC₅H₅
Molecular mass: 186.0
Boiling point: 249°C
Sublimation point: >100°C
Melting point: 173°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 40°C: 4

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Fe): 10 mg/m³, as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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