Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6517
MSDS Number: BHCJT

Emergency Phone: 216-441-4900

Info Phone: 216-621-6425

Cage: 98299

Telephone: 216-441-4900

Cage: 98299

CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE

CAS: 1333-82-0

RTECS: GB6650000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3(CR); 8990

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY AND G.I.TRACT;BURNS TO SKIN AND
EYES,INGESTION MAY CAUSE LIVER OR KIDNEY DAMAGE .CHRONIC:ULCERATION
OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF NOSE AND MOUTH,"NASAL HOLES".
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIMUM AND ITS COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
AS CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR
RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:POWERFUL OXIDING AGENT ,MAY REACT WITH
OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO IGNITE THEM.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;REMOVE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES;CONTAIN FREE SOLID IF POSSIBLE;USE SODA ASH/INERT
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FOR
INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR AN ACID
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV (> 60 CFM VELOCITY )
LOCAL EXHAUST IS REQUIRED IN CASE OF AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, VPC OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. WORK
CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

HCC:D3
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:APRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS,COMBISTIBLE
ORGANICS,PAPER,WOOD,SULFUR,ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED BY MGF

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES ;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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