FERRIC OXIDE (CED0003984)

Ferric oxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3$ and an average molecular weight of 159.69 g/mol. FERRIC OXIDE belongs to the miscellaneous mixed metal/non-metals, a class of mixed metal/non-metal compounds within the inorganic compounds. In industrial applications, this compound serves multiple roles, including use as a pigment, dye, binder, filler, and flux agent. It is also utilized as a degradant/impurity and as processing aids not otherwise specified. Ferric oxide is found in or released from 48 recorded sources. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is present in antennas, amplifiers, coils, adjustable resistors, auxiliary devices, and 17 other components. It is found in building and construction materials such as floors, ceilings, roofs, fencing, and ladders, among 4 others. In the realm of food, cookware, and food processing, it is associated with cellar tools and the preparation of vinegar, malt, wort, and wine or sparkling wine, among 2 others. Household items containing the compound include medals, coins, key rings, and credit card holders. It is also found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically tobacco pipes, pipe accessories, ash trays, other smoking requisites, and non electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is used in healthcare, veterinary products, and pharmaceuticals as magnetic resonance imaging contrast media. Recorded exposure routes for ferric oxide include topical and rectal administration.