Manganese tetroxide (as Mn) |
Synonyms & Trade Names Manganese oxide, Manganomanganic oxide, Trimanganese tetraoxide, Trimanganese tetroxide |
CAS No. 1317-35-7 |
RTECS No. OP0895000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaMn3O4 |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
OSHA PEL†: C 5 mg/m3 |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300 , 7301 , 7303 , 9102;
OSHA ID121 , ID125G
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Brownish-black powder. [Note: Fumes are generated whenever manganese oxides are heated strongly in air.] |
MW: 228.8 |
BP: ? |
MLT: 2847°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 4.88 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Soluble in hydrochloric acid (liberates chlorine gas) |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Asthenia, insomnia, mental confusion; low-back pain; vomiting; malaise (vague feeling of discomfort), lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); kidney damage; pneumonitis |
Target Organs respiratory system, central nervous system, blood, kidneys |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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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: 1398
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