Product ID:AA155 CHROMIUM AA STANDARD
MSDS Date:08/24/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D004124
MSDS Number: BXXZY

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

CHROMIC NITRATE

CAS: 7789-02-8

RTECS: GB6300000

Fraction By Weight: 0.77%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG CR/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG CR/M3

HYDROGEN NITRATE (NITRIC ACID) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 6.2%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 93%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:RAT LC50 (VAPOR) (4-HR): 1081 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF VAPOR/MIST MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY ITTITATION, TISSUE DAMAGE. CONTACT MAY SKIN AND
EYE BURNS, SEVERE IRRITATION. CAN BE FATAL IF INHALED OR INGESTED.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED. CHR ONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, SKIN BURNS/ULCERATIONS,
EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
INGESTED-SEVERE GI TRACT IRRITATION, BURNS TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
MOUTH & THROAT. EYES-PAIN, BURNING/STINGING SENSATION, REDNESS,
BLURRED VISION. SKIN-R EDNESS, BURNS, PAIN OR DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-CHECK FOR & REMOVE CONTACT LENSES.SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT.SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES.RINSE WITH LOTS OF WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE SODIUM
CARBONATE.GET MEDICAL ATTE NTION.INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR GIVE
OXYGEN AS NEEDED.INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE
WATER. GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. DLA-HMIS: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY EXPLOSIVE ON PRESENCE OF
REDUCING MATERIALS, OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, OF ORGANIC MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PUT SPILLED MATERIAL IN AN
APPROPRIATE WASTE DISPOSAL. IF NEEDED-NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE WITH
DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A METALLIC OR COATED
FIBERBOARD DRUM USING A STRONG POLYETHYLENE INNER PACKAGE. STORE
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP. KEEP CONTAINER DRY. KEEP AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT
INGEST. DO NOT BREATH GAS, FUMES, VAPOR OR SPRAY. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN & C LOTHES. NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PVC, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT. BOOTS. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION
& SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HCC IS BASED ON BEING A PKG GRP I FOR TRANSPORTATION. NOTE:
NFPA-3,0,0,OXY.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2210F,1210C
Vapor Pres:19.25
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.03
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, METALS,
ALKALIS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS,IF POSSIBLE.DISPOSE OF IAW
LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.SARA 313:NITRIC ACID;CERCLA
REPORTING:CHROMIC NITRATE,NITRIC ACID;CAL PROP 65:NONE; PA RTK &
MASS RTK/EHS/MSL: NITRIC AC ID,CHROMIC
NITRATE.DSCL(EEC):9,23,28,35.

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