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FERROCENE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
FERROCENE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name FERROCENE
SuppIier Fisher Scientific AB
gtf.info@thermofisher.com
Sdra Lngebergsgatan 30
SE-421 32 Vstra Frlunda
Tel: 031-689400
Fax: 031-680717
EC No. 203-039-3
CAS No. 102-54-5
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EYE CONTACT: can irritate the eyes. SKN CONTACT: may give irritations to the
skin. NGESTON: harmful if swallowed. NHALATON: may irritate the mucuos
membranes. Highly flammable. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
SymboI(s)
Risk phrases R-11 Highly flammable.
R-22 Harmful if swallowed.
R-51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
Safety phrases S-22 Do not breathe dust.
S-61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety Data
Sheets.
CLP
Hazard pictograms
Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/./ equipment. P280 Wear protective
gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 F
SWALLOWED: Call a POSON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Name EC No. CAS No. Content SymboI CIassification
FERROCENE 203-039-3 102-54-5 98 % Xn ,F ,N R-11, R-22, R-51/53
CLP
Name CAS No. REACH No. Content SymboI CIassification
FERROCENE 102-54-5 98 %
GHS02,
GHS09,
GHS07
Section 16 contains detaiIed cIassification phrases.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
InhaIation Fresh air. Alternatively artificial respiration.
Ingestion mmediately give a couple of glasses of water or milk, provided the victim is fully
conscious. Try to induce vomiting. To hospital.
Skin Wash off promptly and flush contaminated skin with water. Promptly remove
clothing if soaked through and flush skin with water.
Eyes Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Contact
physician if discomfort continues.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media Fire can be extinguished using: Water. Powder, foam or CO2.
SpeciaI fire fighting procedures Fight advanced or massive fires from safe distance or protected location. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Specific hazards Risk of explosion if heated.
Hazardous combustion products Fire or high temperatures create: Toxic gases/vapours/fumes.
Protective measures in fire Firefighters exposed to combustion gases/decomposition products should use a
respiratory protective device.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SpiII cIeanup methods Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking.
Ventilate. Flush area with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Usage precautions Replace water as evaporated when in use. Do not evaporate to dryness!
Storage precautions Do not store in uninhibited state. Store in dark, well-ventilated room at
temperatures 0 to 25C.
Storage criteria Flammable solid storage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective equipment
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Protective gIoves Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact.
Eye protection Wear splash proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact.
Other Protection Use suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing and
contamination.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Crystals or crystalline.
CoIour Orange.
SoIubiIity description Slightly soluble in water.
MoIecuIar weight 186,04
BoiIing point (C, intervaI) 249 Pressure 760mmHg
MeIting/freezing point (C, intervaI) 173 - 176
Vapour pressure 0,05 mbar Temperature (C) 40
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
StabiIity Normally stable.
Conditions to avoid Avoid heat.
MateriaIs to avoid Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxic dose - LD 50: 1320 mg/kg (oral rat)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EC 50, 48 Hrs, Daphnia, mg/I: 1,5-2,6
Ecotoxicity Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses.
Acute fish toxicity Can cause acute death of fish and aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DisposaI methods Confirm disposal procedures with environmental engineer and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LabeI for conveyance
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ROAD TRANSPORT (ADR):
UN no. road 1325
ADR cIass no. 4.1
ADR cIass Division 4.1: Flammable solids.
CIassification code F1
ADR packing group , LQ8
RAIL TRANSPORT (RID):
RID cIass no. 6.1
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC no. 203-039-3
16. OTHER INFORMATION
ExpIanations to R-phrases in
section 3
R-11 Highly flammable. R-22 Harmful if swallowed. R-51/53 Toxic to aquatic
organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
* Information revised since the previous version of the SDS
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