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Iron Oxide, Red High Purity AP

Fe2O3
CAS 1309-37-1 · MF Fe2O3 · MW 159.69 g/mol · UN 1376

Red iron oxide pigment used in ceramics, coatings, and plastics.

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CAS Number
1309-37-1
Molecular Formula
Fe2O3
Molecular Weight
159.69 g/mol
Material Family
Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Functional Roles
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 Number1309-37-1
IUPAC Nameoxo(oxoferriooxy)iron
InChI KeyJEIPFZHSYJVQDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 518696
INCI NameCI 77499
Synonyms & Trade Names
Iron trioxide Iron oxide, red iron(3+) oxide Anhydrous Ferric Oxide Anhydrous Iron (III) Oxide Ferrum Oxydatum Iron oxide, Hematite 8124 Anhydrous Iron (III) RefChem:55186 Ferric oxide (anhydrous) 1K09F3G675 Anchred standard
Full Description

Red iron oxide pigment used in ceramics, coatings, and plastics.