Product ID:MUTUAL CHROMIC ACID(CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE)
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000588
MSDS Number: BCBCY

Cage: 1L168

Telephone: 201-455-4414

Cage: 1L164

CHROMIUM (III) OXIDE

CAS: 1308-38-9

RTECS: GB6475000

Fraction By Weight: UNK

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (CR)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 (CR); 8990

Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:CORR & IRRITNT.INHALED:ULCERS OF
NASAL SEPTUM,IRRITNT TO RESPIR TRAC.INGEST:SEVERE DAMAGE

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY.EYES:FLUSH W/WATER 14 MIN &
GET MED. ATTN.INGEST:DRINK WATER TO DILUTE ACID.DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.GET MEDICAL ATTN. FOR IRRITAT,THERMAL BURNS OR CHROME
SORES.

Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP.CAUSTION USING WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDANT.MAY REACT WITH ORGANIC W
IGNITION.AVOID CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLES.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP AND PLACE IN METAL DRUM W
COVER.CAUSTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY WATER.NEUTRALIZE
RESIDUE WITH SODA ASH,LIME,LIMESTONE.NEUTRALIZE W ADEQUATE
VENTILATION SINCE CO*2 IS RELEASED.RECOVER S OLUTION OR SLURRY FOR
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY,WELL VENTED AREA IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONT.AVOID WOOD FLOORS,REDUCING
AGENTS,COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS.MINIMIZE DUSTING/SPLASH WHEN
UNLOADING.
Other Precautions:SAFETY SHOWERS & EYE WASH SHOULD BE PROVIDED.PRACTICE
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE & HOUSEKEEPING.WORKERS SHOULD AVOID LEATHER
SHOES & GLOVES.RINSE EMPTY CONT. RINSE WATER SHOULD BE TREATED AS
WASTE.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQD NIOSH APPRD DUST/MIST RESPIR OR
SELF-CNTND BRTH APP.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE CONC BELOW PERMISSABLE TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,BOOTS,FULL FACE SHIELD.WEAR
FRESH CLOTHIES DAIL
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER-ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS,REACTS WITH REDUCING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT HIGH TEMPS DECOMPOSES TO
O*2,CR*2O*3

Waste Disposal Methods:HEXAVALENT CR CANNOT BE DISCHARGED TO
WATERWAYS.DISPOSAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL
REGULATIONS.DISPOSAL BY A CONTRACTOR OR IN APPROVED CHEMICAL
LANDFILL MAY BE NECESSARY.

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