M&T CHEMICALS INC -- CHROMIC ACID  -- 6810-00N009940
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/24/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N009940
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:M&T CHEMICALS INC
Box:1104
City:RAHWAY
State:NJ
ZIP:07065-1104
Country:US
CAGE:6R775
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:M AND T CHEMICALS INC SUB OF AMERICAN CAN CO
Box:1104
City:RAHWAY
State:NJ
ZIP:07065-1104
Country:US
CAGE:76323
Company Name:M&T CHEMICALS INC
Box:1104
CAGE:6R775

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3(CR); 8990

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DERMATITIS,CHRONIC ASTHMATIC
    BRONCHITIS,LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIC ACID:SUFF EVID FOR CARC IN HUM &
    ANIM (IARC 1987).KNOWN HUM CARC (NTP,1985).ACGIH A1=CONFIRMED HUM
    CARC (1989).
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MAY CAUSE SEV BURNS.SKIN:SEV BURNS OR
    ULCERATION.MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH BROKEN SKIN.INGEST:N/K
    .INHAL:INHAL OF DUST/MIST IS IRRIT TO RESP TRACT & MAY CAUSE
    DAMAGE.NASAL ITCH & SORENES S,PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM,DENTAL
    EROSION & CHRONIC ASTHMATIC BRONCHITIS MAY RESULT FROM REPEATED
    EXPOSURES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH CUTS,BRUISES,OR
    DERMATITIS SHOULD TAKE ADDED PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH WITH FLOWING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET
    MED ATTN.SKIN:FLUSH EXPOSED AREA WITH WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAM
    CLTHG.WASH AREA THOROUGHLY WITH MILD SOAP & WATER.INGESTION:CALL MD
    IMMED  .NEVER GIVE FLUIDS OR INDUCE VOMITING IF UNCONSCIOUS OR
    HAVING CONVULSIONS.INHAL:MOVE EXPOSED INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR.GIVE
    OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.

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

Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY AND CARBON DIOXIDE.A CORROSIVE LIQUID
    IS FORMED IF WATER IS USED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT INHALE DUST.IRRIT FUMES/MIST MAY
    DEV IF EXPOS TO INC TEMP/OPEN FLAME.CORR-STRONG OXIDANT-CONTACT W/
    ORGANIC MATL MAY CAUSE FIRE/VIGOROUS REACTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:POSS HAZ TO AQUATIC LIFE IF RELEASED TO OPEN
    WATERS.CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTR (LINED STEEL
    DRUM) FOR DISP (AVOID CREATING DUSTY ATMOS),FLUSH AREA W/
    WATER,NEUTRALIZE W/ SODA ASH.CON TAIN WATER RESIDUE MIXTURE FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AREA SUITABLE FOR STRONG
    OXIDIZERS.KEEP CONTRS CLSD.AVOID CONTACT.NOTE:EMPTY CONTRS MAY
    RETAIN HAZ RESIDUE.HANDLE AS IF FULL,USE PRECAUTIONS.
Other Precautions:PRECAUTIONARY LABEL INFORMATION:DANGER POISON
    STRONG-OXIDANT-CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE,BURNS OR
    ULCERATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGG PLUS FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.EYEWASH AND EMERGENCY
    SHOWER SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.LAUNDER CONTAM CLTHG
    BEFORE REUSE.FRESH CLTHG DAILY.HOT SHOWER AFTER WORK,USE PLENTY OF
    SOAP.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:100.01.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:196C,384.8F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:2.7 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED CRYSTALS CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ORGANIC MATERIALS,ACETIC ACID,ALCOHOL,REDUCERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP CLSD TIGHT.GRANULES WILL PICK UP
    MOISTURE FROM THE AIR.MAY EXPLODE ON CONT W/ REDUCERS.IGNITES ON
    CONT W/ ORGANICS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE IAW FED,STATE & LOC REGS .REDUCE
    HEXAVALENT CHROME TO TRIVALENT FORM.DISPOSE OF AS SOLID
    WASTE.SPILLED MATRL (OR VIRGIN PRODUCT) WHEN DISPOSED IS HAZ UNDER
    RCRA.EPA HAZ WASTE DESIGN ATION FOR VIRGIN PRODUCT:D001,D002,D007.

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