PFIZER INC -- BLACK OXIDE  -- 6850-00F005949
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BLACK OXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F005949
=== 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
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3 (FE)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3(FE),B2; 9293

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. SEE PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLACK IRON OXIDE (FE3O4) MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO RAPID OXIDIZATION IF STORED AT TEMPS >140F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NORMAL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES. CARE SHOULD BE
    TAKEN TO AVOID CAUSING DUST TO BECOME AIRREN. VACUUM CLEANING
    SYSTEMS ARE RECOMMENDED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE AT TEMPS >140F. KEEP
    EXPOSURE <TLV THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION WRE
    NECESSARY.
Other Precautions:WHERE DUST CAN'T BE CONTROLLED IN THIS WAY, PERSONAL
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SHOULD BE EMPLOYED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESP IS RECOMMENDED WHEN EXPOSURE
    LIMITS MAY BE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP <TLV
Protective Gloves:LEATHER/RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-TIGHT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 01/28/80.

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

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

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DON'T STORE AT TEMPS >140F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. REGULATION CURRENTLY IN EFFECT,
    DISCARDED IRON OXIDE WOULDN'T BE CLASSIFIED AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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