MCGEAN -ROHCO,INC. -- CHROMIC ACID  -- 6810-00-264-6517
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6517
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MCGEAN -ROHCO,INC.
Address:2910-HARVARD AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44109
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-621-6425
Emergency Phone Num:216-441-4900
CAGE:98299
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MCGEAN -ROHCO,INC.
Address:2910-HARVARD AVE
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44109
Country:US
Phone:216-441-4900
CAGE:98299

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3(CR); 8990

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY AND G.I.TRACT;BURNS TO SKIN AND
    EYES,INGESTION MAY CAUSE LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE .CHRONIC:ULCERATION
    OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF NOSE AND MOUTH,"NASAL HOLES".
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIMUM AND ITS COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
    AS CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:REMOVE  CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.  INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWERFUL OXIDING AGENT ,MAY REACT WITH
    OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO IGNITE THEM.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
    IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE SOLID IF POSSIBLE;USE SODA ASH/INERT
    ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
    USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
    INDUSTRIAL USE  ONLY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR AN ACID
    VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (> 60 CFM VELOCITY )
    LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED IN CASE OF AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, VPC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. WORK
    CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D3
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:APRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,COMBISTIBLE
    ORGANICS,PAPER,WOOD,SULFUR,ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED BY MGF

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES ;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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