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EC number: 236-670-8 | CAS number: 13463-40-6
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
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Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
First aid personnel should pay attention to their own safety. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. If the patient is likely to become unconscious, place and transport in stable sideways position (recovery position).
If inhaled:
Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air, seek medical attention. Immediately inhale corticosteroid dose aerosol.
On skin contact:
Immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical attention.
On contact with eyes:
Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.
On ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, seek medical attention.
Note to physician:
Hazards: Symptoms can appear later.
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no known specific antidote, administer corticosteroid dose aerosol to prevent pulmonary odema. Medical monitoring for at least 24-48 hours.
Fire-fighting measures
water
Additional information:
The product is sparingly soluble in water and is only covered.
Specific hazards:
carbon monoxide
The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released in case of fire.
Special protective equipment:
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information:
In case of combustion evolution of toxic gases/vapours possible. Keep people away and stay on the upwind side. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. Do not allow to enter drains or waterways. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations.
Accidental release measures
Breathing protection required. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Keep people away and stay on the upwind side.
Environmental precautions:
Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning up or taking up:
For small amounts: Pick up with suitable absorbent material. After taking up material in containers, cover immediately with water layer. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
For large amounts: Pump off product. After taking up material in containers, cover immediately with water layer. Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with regulations.
Handling and storage
Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Breathing must be protected when large quantities are decanted without local exhaust ventilation. Use only in enclosed systems.
Protection against fire and explosion:
Risk of self-ignition when a large surface area is produced due to fine dispersion. Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy. If exposed to fire, keep containers cool by spraying with water.
Storage
Further information on storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect from the effects of light. Protect from direct sunlight. Vapour space above liquid may be blanketed with inert gas.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1994
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 1994
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1994
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Iron Pentacarbonyl
- Chemical name:
- pentacarbonyliron
- Labels:
- 6.1, 3
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1994
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Iron Pentacarbonyl
- Chemical name:
- pentacarbonyliron
- Labels:
- 6.1, 3
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Exposure controls / personal protection
CT-Freetext: Germany
Occupational Exposure Limit
RE-Freetext: BASF AG, Safety data sheet PENTACARBONYLIRON, 18.09.2006
Occupational Exposure Limit
RM-Freetext: Exceeding factor: 4.
Occupational Exposure Limit
SO-Freetext: TRGS 900 (Germany), January 2006
Occupational Exposure Limit
Type of limit MAK (DE) 0.81 mg/m3
Stability and reactivity
iron, carbon monoxide
The substances mentioned are released when reaching or exceeding the stated temperature.
Hazardous reactions:
Violent reaction under influence of oxidizing agents. Reacts with bases. No hazardous reactions when stored and handled according to instructions.
Hazardous decomposition products:
carbon monoxide, iron
Decomposes on UV-radiation.
Disposal considerations
Incinerate in suitable incineration plant, observing local authority regulations.
Contaminated packaging:
Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and disposed of in the same manner as the substance/product.
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