Iron

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2026-07-22

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GHS02
Health risk rating 2
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

6.10

Revision date

2026-07-22

Product name

Iron

CAS No.

7439-89-6

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

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GHS02 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Self-heating chemicals : Category 2 Flammable solids : Category 2 Other hazards

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