SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

· Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Sol. 2 H228 Flammable solid.
· Label elements
· GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

· Hazard pictograms
GHS02
· Signal word Warning
· Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid.
· Precautionary statements
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
· Classification system:
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
0 
0 
0 
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH
FIRE
REACTIVITY
0 
0 
0 
Health = 0
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 0
· Other hazards
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
· PBT: N/A.
· vPvB: N/A.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

· Substances
· CAS No. Description
7439-89-6 iron
· Identification number(s)
· EC number: 231-096-4

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

· Description of first aid measures
· If inhaled: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
· In case of skin contact: Immediately rinse with water.
· In case of eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Consult a physician.
· If swallowed: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
· Information for doctor:
· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No information available.
· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No information available.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

· Extinguishing media
· Suitable extinguishing media:
CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No information available.
· Advice for firefighters
· Protective equipment: No special measures required.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
· Environmental precautions: No special measures required.
· Methods and material for containment and cleanup:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
· Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

· Handling:
· Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
· Storage:
· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
· Specific end use(s) No information available.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

· Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
· Control parameters
· Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
· Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
· Breathing equipment: Not required.
· Protection of hands:
SProtective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
· Eye protection: Safety glasses

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties
· General Information
· Appearance:
Form: Powder
Color: gray
· Odor: Odorless
· Odor threshold: No data available.
· pH: N/A.
· Melting point/range: 1535 °C (2795 °F)
Boiling point/range: 3000 °C (5432 °F)
· Flash point: N/A.
· Flammability (solid, gas): Product is not flammable.
· Ignition temperature:
Decomposition temperature: No data available.
· Auto igniting: No data available.
· Danger of explosion: No data available.
· Explosion limits:
Lower: No data available.
Upper: No data available.
· Vapor pressure: 1mm (1787 hPa (1mm (1340 mm Hg)
· Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.86 g/cm³ (65.592 lbs/gal)
· Bulk density at 20 °C (68 °F): 2900 kg/m³
· Relative density No data available.
· Vapor density N/A.
· Evaporation rate N/A.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble.
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic: N/A.
Kinematic: N/A.
· Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 0.0 %
VOC content: 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gl
Solids content: 100.0 %
· Other information No information available.

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

· Reactivity No information available.
· Chemical stability
· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
· Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
· Conditions to avoid No information available.
· Incompatible materials: No information available.
· Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

· Information on toxicological effects
· Acute toxicity:
· Primary irritant effect:
· on the skin: No irritant effect.
· on the eye: No irritating effect.
· Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
· Additional toxicological information:
· Carcinogenic categories
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Substance is not listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

· Toxicity
· Aquatic toxicity: No information available.
· Persistence and degradability: No information available.
· Behavior in environmental systems:
· Bioaccumulative potential: No information available.
· Mobility in soil: No information available.
· Additional ecological information:
· General notes: Not known to be hazardous to water.
· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
· PBT: N/A.
· vPvB: N/A.
· Other adverse effects No information available.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

· Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system
· Uncleaned packagings:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

· UN-Number
· DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA not regulated
· UN proper shipping name
· DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA not regulated
· Transport hazard class(es)
· DOT, ADN, IMDG, IATA
· Class not regulated
· Packing group
· DOT, IMDG, IATA not regulated
· Environmental hazards:
· Marine pollutant: No
· Special precautions for user N/A.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of
MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code N/A.
· UN "Model Regulation": not regulated

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
· Sara
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is not listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is not listed.
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
Substance is not listed.
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
· GHS label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
· Hazard pictograms
GHS02
· Signal word Warning
· Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid.
· Precautionary statements
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international
regulations.
· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.