PFIZER INC -- RED IRON OXIDE  -- 6850-00F005947
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RED IRON OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F005947
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PFIZER INC/NEW YORK, NY 10017
Emergency Phone Num:(212) 573-2816
CAGE:FO157
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PFIZER INC MPM DIVISION
Address:235 E 42ND ST
Box:City:NEW YORK
State:NY
ZIP:10017-5703
Country:US
Phone:406-683-4231/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:8K477
Company Name:PFIZER INC/NEW YORK, NY 10017
CAGE:FO157

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IRON OXIDE
CAS:1309-37-1
RTECS #:NO7400000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:AVOID BREATHING DUST & KEEP DUST OUT OF THE
    EYES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY OCCURS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER					      _
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLS OR USE VACUUM CLEANER. AVOID
    DUSTING CONDITIONS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:ENGINEERING CONTROLS SHOULD BE USED TO
    MAINTAIN FREE SILICA DUST EXPOSURE <TLV. USE RESPIRATORPROTECTION
    WHEN LIMITS TO EXPOSURE CAN'T BE MET.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE OF DUST RESP IS RECOMMENDED WHEN EXPOSURE
    LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-TIGHT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 06/23/81. BECAUSE THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A NATURAL IRON
    OXIDE, "FREE" OR CRYSTALLINE SILICA MAY BE PRESENT IN QUTITIES UP
    TO 20% BY WEIGHT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:5.1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:REDDISH BROWN POWDER - NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS SUBSTANCE IS CLASSIFIED AS NON-HAZARDOUS BY
    RCRA CRITERIA AND CAN BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.

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