Ferrous hydroxide
Agent Name
Ferrous hydroxide
CAS Number
18624-44-7
Formula
Fe-H2-O2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Iron dihydroxide; Iron hydroxide (Fe(OH)2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White or white to pale green solid; Practically insoluble in water; [Merck Index]
Comments
Oxidized by air and may spontaneously ignite if finely divided; [Merck Index] A mild irritant; Slight hazard by ingestion; [EPA OHM/TADS] See "Ferric hydroxide." See "Iron oxide (Fe2O3)."
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