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Iron pentacarbonyl

HMT 15 June 2026
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UN / ID
UN 1994
Hazard class
6.1
Packing group
I
ERG guide
ERG 131
Special provisions
SP 1, SP B9, SP B14, SP B30, SP B77, SP T22, SP TP2, SP TP13, more…
Source
49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

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Iron pentacarbonyl


Iron pentacarbonyl, also known as iron carbonyl, is the compound with formula Fe(CO)5. Under standard conditions Fe(CO)5 is a free-flowing, straw-colored liquid with a pungent odour. Older samples appear darker. This compound is a common precursor to diverse iron compounds, including many that are useful in small scale organic synthesis Wikipedia

Substance Data

Source: PubChem (HSDB, 27.11.2019)

CAS-Number

13463-40-6

Flash Point

n/a

Boiling Point

n/a

Emergency Response Guide No. 131

Hazardous Materials Table

Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)

(3) Hazard Class

6.1
Poisonous Material

(4) Identification number Help

UN 1994

(5) Packing Group Help

I

(6) Labels Help

Poisonous liquids PG I Zone A (6.1) Flammable liquids (3)

(7) Special Provisions (§172.102) Help

×Note:
Special provisions may be very complex. The extracts are taken from 49 CFR §172.102. Please be careful with the information, as necessary, additional conditions may be applied that are not written here. Please check the original source and report bugs.
1
B9
B14
B30
B77
T22
TP2
TP13
TP38
TP44

(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) Help

(8A) ExceptionsNone
(8B) Non-bulk226see 49 CFR §173.226
(8C) Bulk244see 49 CFR §173.244

(9) Quantity Limits Help

(9A) Passenger aircraft/railForbidden
(9B) Cargo aircraft onlyForbidden

(10) Vessel stowage Help

(10A) Location
(10B) Other

Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage

This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.

Prohibited Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility.
Permitted May be loaded, transported, or stored together.
Restricted May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions.