General Information
Version
ACR11914
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Ferrocene
Product Synonyms
Dicyclopentadienyliron
CAS No.
102-54-5
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H302+H332, H360, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Amber Strong Emergency Overview Flammable solid. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids. Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity