NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Rouge CAS 1309-37-1
Fe2O3 RTECS NO7400000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Iron(III)oxide, Iron oxide red, Red iron oxide, Red oxide
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
IDLH N.D. See: 1309371 Conversion
Physical Description
A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.]
MW: 159.7
BP: ?
MLT: 2849°F
Sol: Insoluble
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 5.24
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA

Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Calcium hypochlorite, carbon monoxide, hydrogen peroxide
Measurement Method
Filter; none; Gravimetric; IV [Particulates NOR: #0500 (total), #0600 (respirable)] See: NMAM INDEX
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: N.R.
Eyes: N.R.
Wash skin: N.R.
Remove: N.R.
Change: N.R.

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately

Breathing: Fresh air

Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0122