Dust entry

Rouge Fe2O3 1309-37-1 NO7400000 N.D.

A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 159.7 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 5.24 Chan

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, resp sys Breath: Fresh airTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Rouge Fe2O3 1309-37-1 NO7400000 N.D.. Physical description: A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 159.7 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: ? Skin: N.R. Not available. Sol: Insoluble Eyes: N.R. Fl.P: NA Wash skin: N.R. IP: NA Remove: N.R. Sp.Gr: 5.24 Chan

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection