Iron

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: black to gray. Warning! Flammable solid. May cause blood abnormalities. Inhalation of fumes may cause metal-fume fever. May cause lung damage. May cause cardiac disturbances. May cause liver damage. May cause mechanical eye and skin irritation. Target Organs: Liver, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, pancreas.

Potential health effects

Eye: Exposure to particulates or solution may cause conjunctivitis, ulceration, and corneal abnormalities. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Acute toxicity may include weakness, shock, cyanosis and acidosis. Delayed symptoms may include liver damage. Inhalation: Inhalation of fumes may cause metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause lung damage. Chronic: Chronic exposure may lead to liver and lung damage. Repeated exposure may cause pancreatic damage, diabetes, and cardiac abnormalities.