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Product Name: Hemin
Synonyms: Ferriporphyrin chloride, Panhematin
CAS Number: 16009-13-5
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, research and diagnostics
Supplier Details: Manufacturer and authorized distributor information, emergency contact phone numbers, and address should be present on the container label and accompanying paperwork.
GHS Classification: Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Eye Irritation Category 2A
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, Causes serious eye irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark (health hazard symbol)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke while using, wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye protection.
Chemical Name: Hemin
Purity: Typically ≥98%
Molecular Formula: C34H32ClFeN4O4
Molecular Weight: 652.94 g/mol
Impurities/Additives: Any residual solvents or additives associated with synthesis process, noted by supplier.
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide oxygen if breathing is difficult, seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water, get medical help if irritation continues.
Eye Contact: Rinse with water for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids apart, contact a physician.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting unless recommended by a toxicologist, give water to conscious individual, call poison control or seek immediate care.
Symptoms: Irritation of eyes, respiratory tract discomfort, nausea, headache, possible allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide
Hazards from Combustion: Toxic gases like CO, CO2, hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, iron oxides
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Special Procedures: Remove containers from vicinity if safe, use water spray to cool surfaces, prevent runoff from entering drains.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate non-essential personnel, ventilate area, use recommended personal protective equipment to avoid contact with dust
Environmental Precautions: Prevent contamination of soil, surface, and water systems. Isolate and collect spillage with absorbents
Method for Cleanup: Use inert absorbent for solid or powder, sweep up carefully, place in closed, labeled container for disposal, wash area with soap and water
Handling: Handle away from food, beverages, and incompatible substances, minimize creation of dust, use chemical fume hood or adequate ventilation, practice good hygiene
Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, protect from sunlight and moisture, keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and reducing agents
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with alkalis, strong oxidants, reducing agents, and acids
Specific Requirements: Regular inspection for container integrity, secondary containment for larger amounts
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood
Exposure Limits: No established threshold limit value; minimize exposure as much as possible
Personal Protective Equipment: Nitrile or latex gloves, safety goggles, lab coat or apron, NIOSH-approved dust respirator if exposure may exceed recommended levels
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling, keep work clothing separate from other clothing
Environmental Exposure Controls: Procedures to prevent release to public water systems and waste streams
Appearance: Dark brown to black powder or crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
pH (solution): Slightly acidic in water
Melting Point: Decomposes above 280°C
Solubility: Very slightly soluble in water, more soluble in alkaline solvents, soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and acetic acid
Boiling Point: Not applicable – decomposes on heating
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Density: 1.34 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient: No data available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Thermal Decomposition: Breaks down at high temperatures releasing noxious fumes
Reactivity: Reacts vigorously with strong oxidizers, reducing agents, acids, bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, iron oxides, nitrogen oxides
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed (LD50 oral, rat: around 2000 mg/kg), inhalation and skin toxicity data limited
Chronic Effects: Repeated exposure can cause organ damage, effects on the blood and liver
Skin/Eye Contact: Causes irritation, risk of pain, redness, blurred vision
Inhalation: May cause coughing, respiratory discomfort, aggravate pre-existing conditions
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of human carcinogenicity, not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Sensitization: Rare cases of allergic responses noted in clinical reports
Persistence and Degradability: Not rapidly biodegradable, may accumulate in sediment
Bioaccumulation: Potential for uptake in aquatic organisms not well assessed
Aquatic Toxicity: Data limited; iron compounds in general may be harmful at higher concentrations
Other Effects: No significant volatile organic compound (VOC) production, insoluble solid may settle in water systems, possible interference with aquatic oxygen uptake at higher loads.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as hazardous laboratory waste in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations, including incineration or chemical treatment by licensed waste facility
Contaminated Packaging: Triple-rinse and dispose with hazardous chemical waste, never reuse packaging for food or water
Precautions: Do not allow product to enter drains, sewers, or open water bodies
UN Number: Not regulated under most significant transport regulations as a dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: Non-hazardous for air, land, and sea transport under normal laboratory use and quantity
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Double-bag solid material, use rigid leak-proof containers, include accurate labeling and documentation during shipment
Proper Shipping Name: Hemin, laboratory reagent
US Federal Regulations: Listed on TSCA, not considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; SARA Title III Section 313 not subject to reporting
EU Regulations: Classified as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS); Safety Data Sheet required for professional use
Other Regulations: Country-specific exposure regulations may apply; routinely reviewed under REACH and various environmental health safety standards
Label Elements: GHS label required for workplace, including hazard statements, precautionary measures, pictograms, supplier identification
