BXGDJ - POTASSIUM DICHROMATE 37-4660

Product Identification

Product ID:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE 37-4660
MSDS Date:03/29/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003540
MSDS Number: BXGDJ

Responsible Party
WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 716-359-2502(CHEMTREC)

Preparer: ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI

Cage: EO227

Contractor
WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
92912 ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012 US

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

Ingredients

POTASSIUM BICHROMATE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7778-50-9

RTECS: HX7680000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 MG(CRO3)/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG(CR)/M3,A4; 95

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV-TWA 50UG (CR)/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DANGER! POISON! INHAL:DUST CAUSES
SEVERE IRRIT OF UPPER RESP TRACT. PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPO CAN
RESULT IN PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM & DISCOLORATION OF TEETH.
EYE:CAUSES BURNS. SKIN:CAUSES BURNS & UL CERATION OF SKIN WOUNDS.
REPEATED COTNACT MAY RESULT IN ALLERGIC SKIN RX. INGEST:MAY BE
FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGENIC
DETERMINATION:ANIMAL INDEFINETE. (SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS SECTION OF
THIS MSDS.)
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE UPPER RESP TRACT IRRIT. PERFORATION OF
NASAL SEPTUM & DISCOLORATION OF TEETH. CAUSES SKIN/EYES BURNS,
ULCERATION OF SKIN WOUNDS. MAY REUSLT IN ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
FATAL IF INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.GET PROMPT MED
ATTN. SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MED
ATTN. INGEST: IF CONSC GIVE 1 OR 2 GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK.INDUCE
VOMIT.REPEATED TIL VOMIT FLUID IS CLEAR.FOLLOW W/MILK OF
MAGNESIU,BEATEN EGGS,VEG OIL.CALL DR IMMED.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITION WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA &
PROT CLOTH TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN/EYES.WATER RUNOFF MAY CONTAIN
HEXAVALENT CR & SHOULDN'T ENTER SEWER/WATERWAYS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING MATL.CONTACT W/SUB WHICH ARE
EASILY OXIDIZED THESE CAN REACT RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE IGN &
W/FINELY DIVIDED OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCE COMBU CAN BE (SUPPLE)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SEEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE
CONTAINER.HEXAVALENT DHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED IDRECTLY TO
SEWER & WATERWAYS. FLUSH PSILL AREA W/WATER. KEEP WASH WATER &
COLLECT FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,PLACE SEPARATE FROM
COMBUST/ORG/OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS.KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD
WHEN NOT IN USE.READ LABEL ON CNTNR BEF USING
Other Precautions:STRONG OXIDIZER.FOR LAB USE ONLY.NOT FOR
DRUG,FOOD,HOUSEHOLD USE.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.NOTE:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CMPDS IN FORM OF
CHRMATES/DISCHROMATES HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE MUTAGENIC IN BACTER IAL
& MAMMALIAN CELLS INCLUDING (SUPPLE)

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY
HANDLING. IF DUSTY OR MIST PREVAIL USE APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATOR.
USE BUREAU OF MINES 2175 MODEL 7100.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL
(GENERAL):RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES, SMOCK, APRON, EYEWASH STATION,
VENTILATION HOOD, PROPER GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:DECONTAMINATE CLOTH/SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING
W/CHEM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE/EXPLO HAZ:VIOLENT.DECOMPOSES UNDER HEAT TO GIVE OFF OXYGEN. OTHER
PRECAUTIONS:THOSE OF CHINESE HAMSTER.RECENT STUDIES INDICATED A
SIGNIFICANT RISK OF LUNG CNACER AMONG LONG-TERM EMPLOYEES OF CHRM
OATE-PRODUCING INDUSTRY.CONTACT W/OTHERMATL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:D2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP@500C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:748F,398C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:932F,500C
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.69
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:11.7G/100ML @20C
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS, NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONVOL

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS-REACTION CAN BE VIOLENT.ACETONE;SULFURIC
ACID;HYDRAZINE;HYDROXYLAMINEM;SLAKED LIME;MERCURY CYANIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPS & HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POTASSIUM CHROMATE, OXYGEN GAS &
CHROMIUM OXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE/TREATMET/DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJ TO
FED/STATE/LOC LAWS.FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR DISPOSAL OF
CATALOG-SIZE QUANT ONLY:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED CHEMICAL LANDIFLL
OR CONTRACT W/APPROVED LICENSED D ISPOSAL AGENCY.

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