Product ID:AI-1066 CHROMIUM CARBIDE
MSDS Date:08/01/1991
FSC:3439
NIIN:01-380-2021
MSDS Number: BYFCW

MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.

1901 ELLIS SCHOOL ROAD
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215
US

Emergency Phone: 713-426-5535

Info Phone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

MILLER THERMAL TECHNOLOGIES,INC.,ALLOYS INTL. DIV.

BAYTOWN, TX 77521-1215 US

Telephone: 713-426-5535

Cage: 06677

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

Fraction By Weight: 87%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CARBON

Fraction By Weight: 13%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH OVEREXPOSURE
TO METAL DUSTS MAY INCLUDE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVITIS,
PNEUMOCONIOSIS, ETC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CHROMIUM WHICH IARC AND NTP
LIST AS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, BLACK SPUTUM, DYSPNEA. EYES-REDNESS, TEARING,
DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-IRRIGATE WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMIANTED CLOTHES AND FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER. INGESTED-INDUCE
VOMITING IF VERY LARGE AMOUNTS INGESTED. CONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
INHALED-REMO VE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:CLASS D FIRE: DO NOT USE WATER. USE DRY CHEMICAL,
DRY SAND OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO SMOTHER FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE MAY BE ISOLATED AND ALLOWED TO BURN
ITSELF OUT. DO NOT DISTURB BURNING METAL WHILE EXTINGUISHING THE
FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPLOSIONS MAY BE INITIATED BY EXPOSING
ANY CONCENTRATED DUST SUSPENSION IN AN ENCLOSED AREA TO A SPARK OR
FLAME REGARDLESS OF CHEMICAL NATURE OF THE DUST.

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL STEPS NECESSARY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID AND CONTROL OPERATIONS WHICH
CREATE DUSTING.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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:IMPERVIOUS-LEATHER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3452F,1900C
Spec Gravity:6.68
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAY POWDER-NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIS AND MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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