CAS : 37245-77-5
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Iron nitride
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Iron nitride (CAS# 37245-77-5); 100%
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description: Not applicable
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Not applicable
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 1 Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Not required.
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product name: Iron nitride
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Powder
Color: Grey
Odor: Odorless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density: Not determined
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Acids
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrogen oxides
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: May cause irritation
on the eye: May cause irritation
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Product name: Iron nitride
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Iron compounds may cause vomiting, diarrhea, pink urine, black stool, and
liver damage. May cause damage to the kidneys. Irritating to the
respiratory tract, they may cause pulmonary fibrosis if dusts are
inhaled.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
12 Ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: None
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: None
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: None
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic
Substances List (NDSL).
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
1 Identification of substance:
Product details:
Product name: Iron nitride
2 Composition/Data on components:
Chemical characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Iron nitride (CAS# 37245-77-5); 100%
3 Hazards identification
Hazard description: Not applicable
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Not applicable
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH 1 Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
After inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
After swallowing Seek medical treatment.
5 Fire fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Water
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
6 Accidental release measures
Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.
Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
Handling
Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
Storage
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Not required.
Additional information: No data
Personal protective equipment
General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
9 Physical and chemical properties:
General Information
Form: Powder
Color: Grey
Odor: Odorless
Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
Flash point: Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gaseous) Product is not flammable.
Ignition temperature: Not determined
Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Danger of explosion: Product does not present an
explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined
Upper: Not determined
Vapor pressure: Not determined
Density: Not determined
Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water: Insoluble
10 Stability and reactivity
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Acids
Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
Dangerous products of decomposition: Nitrogen oxides
11 Toxicological information
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: May cause irritation
on the eye: May cause irritation
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Iron compounds may cause vomiting, diarrhea, pink urine, black stool, and
liver damage. May cause damage to the kidneys. Irritating to the
respiratory tract, they may cause pulmonary fibrosis if dusts are
inhaled.
Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
12 Ecological information:
General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
13 Disposal considerations
Product:
Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14 Transport information
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
DOT regulations:
Hazard class: None
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
ADR/RID class: None
Maritime transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: None
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
ICAO/IATA Class: None
Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
15 Regulations
Product related hazard informations:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Non-Domestic
Substances List (NDSL).
Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Product name: Iron nitride
Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
Iron nitride
China (Mainland)] 
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