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Dicyclopentadienyl iron																				Related Pages
Synonyms & Trade Names
			bis(Cyclopentadienyl)iron, Ferrocene, Iron dicyclopentadienyl
CAS No.
			102-54-5
	RTECS No.
			LK0700000
	DOT ID & Guide

Formula(C5H5)2Fe
	Conversion
	IDLH
			N.D.See: IDLH INDEX

Exposure Limits
			NIOSH RELTWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
					OSHA PEL TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) See Appendix G
	Measurement Methods
			**OSHA** ID125G
					
					See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
										
Physical Description
			Orange, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor.													
										
Molecular Weight186.1	
	Boiling Point480°F
	Melting Point343°F
	SolubilityInsoluble
	Vapor Pressure?
	Ionization Potential6.88 eV											
Specific Gravity?	
	Flash Point?
	Upper Explosive Limit?
	Lower Explosive Limit?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
			Ammonium perchlorate, tetranitromethane, mercury(II) nitrate
Exposure Routes
			inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
			Possible irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; In Animals: liver, red blood cell, testicular changes
Target Organs
			Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, blood, reproductive system
										
Personal Protection/Sanitation
			(See protection codes) **Skin:**No recommendation
							**Eyes:**No recommendation
							**Wash skin:**No recommendation
							**Remove:**No recommendation
							**Change:**Daily
	First Aid
			(See procedures)**Eye:**Irrigate immediately
							**Skin:**Soap wash
							**Breathing:**Respiratory support
							**Swallow:**Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
			Not available.
				Important additional information about respirator selection
See also
			INTRODUCTION
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			Page last reviewed:  October 30, 2019						Content
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