General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2025-06-27
Product name
Iron
CAS No.
7439-89-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H252
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids (Category 2), H228 Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 2), H252 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P235 Keep cool. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. 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.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store separately.
Other hazards
- none
