September 2010
NIOSH Publication Number 2010-168c

Dicyclopentadienyl iron

Synonyms & Trade Names
bis(Cyclopentadienyl)iron, Ferrocene, Iron dicyclopentadienyl
CAS No.
102-54-5
RTECS No.
LK0700000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
(C5H5)2Fe
Conversion
IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
OSHA PEL
†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp)
Measurement Methods

OSHA ID125G
Physical Description
Orange, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor.
MW:
186.1
BP:
480°F		 MLT: 343°F
Sol:
Insoluble
VP:
?
IP:
6.88 eV
Sp.Gr:
?
Fl.P:
?
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Ammonium perchlorate, tetranitromethane, mercury(II) nitrate
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
Possible irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; in animals: liver, red blood cell, testicular changes
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, blood, reproductive system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

Not available.

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1512