Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Iron (III) i-propoxide (99.9+%-Fe)
CAS Registry Number: 14995-22-3
Formula: Fe(OC3H7)3
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: metal alkoxide
Synonym: Ferric propoxide, Iron propylate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 14995-22-3 100% 1 mg/m3 (Sol Fe) no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, inhalation, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain to skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Prolonged ingestion may lead to damage to the liver and pancreas. Prolonged inhalation of dusts may cause
Chronic Health Affects:
pulmonary fibrosis.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 53°F(2-propanol)
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, water, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Contact with moisture will produce flammable isopropanol
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Remove sources of ignition. Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non
Spill and Leak Procedures:
combustible adsorbent and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Keep material in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place. Prolonged exposure to the moist air will result in
Handling and Storage:
degradation of the product. Handle and store material under a dry atmosphere.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: brown to black solid
Molecular Weight: 233.12
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: slight alcohol odor
Solubility in Water: hydrolyzes in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Prolonged contact with air or moisture. Keep away from heat and ignition sources including open flame and
Conditions to Avoid:
electrostatic discharge.
Incompatibility: Oxidizing agents, halogens and active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic fumes, and iron oxide
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data
Mutagenic Effects: No data
Tetratogenic Effects: No data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A