Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
Iron 2664 u00b0F
density
5.25 g/cu cm
solubility
Soluble in acids; insoluble in water, alcohol, ether
vapor_pressure
0 mm Hg (approximate)
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H319 (18.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H411 (12%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 1309-37-1 |
| IUPAC Name | oxo(oxoferriooxy)iron |
| InChI Key | JEIPFZHSYJVQDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 518696 |
| INCI Name | CI 77499 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Red iron oxide pigment used in ceramics, coatings, and plastics.