BCDKX - CHROMIUM SULFATE

Product Identification

Product ID:CHROMIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002527
MSDS Number: BCDKX

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

Emergency Phone: 314 982 5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

CHROMIC SULFATE (SARA III)

CAS: 10101-53-8

RTECS: GB7200000

Fraction By Weight: >99%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG CRO3/M3;CEILG

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY CAUSE HEAD/FEVR,IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:LG
QTY CAUSES VOMIT/SHOCK;SKIN:ULCERATION;EYES:DAMAGE.

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CONTACT RESPONSE TEAM, COOL CONT. W. LG AMTS
WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.DO NOT FLUSH TO THE SEWER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATD 08AUG85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;
CARCINGENTY:INADEQUATE EVIDENCE FOR CARCINGENICITY IN SHORT TERM
TESTING(IARC SUPP4,82);CR(III)DEFND BY MAK AS CARCINOGEN IN
ANIMALS.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.70
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET OR GREEN CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PER MFR,NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR & CONTAINED

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGS; CW/CERCLA RQ:
1000LBS.

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