SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers: All applicable American Elements product codes for CAS #620945-29-1
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable solids, Category 2 H228
Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319
Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3,
Respiratory tract irritation
H335
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements (CLP) : H228 - Flammable solid.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
smoking.
P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P261 - Avoid breathing dust.
P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P312 - Call a doctor if you feel unwell.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance type : Mono-constituent
Name : IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE
CAS-No. : 620945-29-1
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First-aid measures general : Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). If possible show this sheet; if not
available show packaging or label.
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of water/…. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical advice/attention
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion : No information available
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Water fog. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use straight streams.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : Flammable solid. Irritating fumes and organic acid vapors may develop when material is exposed to elevated temperatures or open flame.
Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions : Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Eliminate ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment : Wear protective equipment as described in Section 8.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For emergency responders
Protective equipment : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. For further information refer to section 8: "Exposure controls/personal protection".
Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment : Contain any spills with dikes or absorbents to prevent migration and entry into sewers or streams.
Methods for cleaning up : Sweep or shovel spills into appropriate container for disposal. Use only non-sparking tools.
Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed : Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
smoking.
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only
non-sparking tools. Do not breathe dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Hygiene measures : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild
soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool place. Store locked up.
Incompatible materials : Strong oxidizing agents.
Storage area : Store in a well-ventilated place. Store away from heat.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Appropriate engineering controls:
Provide local exhaust or general room ventilation.
Personal protective equipment:
Avoid all unnecessary exposure. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential
exposure.
Hand protection:
Neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves
Eye protection:
Chemical goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn
Skin and body protection:
Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection:
Where exposure through inhalation may occur from use, respiratory protection equipment is recommended. NIOSH-certified combination organic
vapor (black cartridge) respirator with dust prefilter.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state : Solid
Appearance : Solid.
Molecular mass : 275.19 g/mol
Colour : Brown.
Odour : Odourless.
Odour threshold : No data available
Refractive index : No additional information available
pH : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 136 °C @ 0.1 mm Hg
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable solid.
Vapour pressure : < 0.05 mm Hg @ 25°C
Relative vapour density at 20 °C : > 1
Relative density : 0.881
Solubility : Reacts slowly with moisture/water.
Organic solvent:Toluene, Hexane, THF, Isopropanol
Log Pow : No data available
Log Kow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : No data available
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No additional information available
Chemical stability
Stable in sealed containers stored under an inert atmosphere.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Material decomposes slowly in contact with moist air and rapidly in contact with water liberating t-butanol.
Conditions to avoid
Heat. Open flame. Sparks.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products
Butenes. t-Butanol. Organic acid vapors. Iron oxide fumes.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
None of the components in this product at concentrations >0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP,
OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : May cause respiratory irritation.
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified
Aspiration hazard : Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and
symptoms
: This compound liberates t-butanol on contact with moisture. Material generates t-butanol on
contact with water or moisture in skin, eyes and mucous membranes and has an irritating,
dehydrating effect on overexposed tissue.
Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
Symptoms/effects after ingestion : No information available.
Reason for classification : Expert judgment
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, shortterm (acute): Not classified
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, longterm (chronic): Not classified
Persistence and degradability
No additional information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No additional information available
Mobility in soil
No additional information available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Sewage disposal recommendations : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Dispose of contents/container to licensed waste disposal facility..
Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN number
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1325
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1325
UN-No. (IATA) : 1325
UN-No. (ADN) : 1325
UN-No. (RID) : 1325
UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1325 FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE), 4.1, III, (E)
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1325 FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE), 4.1, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1325 Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s. (IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE), 4.1, III
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1325 FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE), 4.1, III
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1325 FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE), 4.1, III
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) (ADR) : 4.1
Danger labels (ADR) : 4.1
:
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) (IMDG) : 4.1
Danger labels (IMDG) : 4.1
:
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) (IATA) : 4.1
Danger labels (IATA) : 4.1
:
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) (ADN) : 4.1
Danger labels (ADN) : 4.1
:
RID
Transport hazard class(es) (RID) : 4.1
Danger labels (RID) : 4.1
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU-Regulations
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE is not on the REACH Candidate List
IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE is not subject to Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 july 2012 concerning the
export and import of hazardous chemicals.
IRON(III) t-BUTOXIDE is not subject to Regulation (EU) No 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on
persistent organic pollutants
National regulations
Germany
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting
giftige stoffen – Borstvoeding
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting
giftige stoffen – Vruchtbaarheid
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting
giftige stoffen – Ontwikkeling
: The substance is not listed
Denmark
Danish National Regulations : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
