Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE
MSDS Date:04/12/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2688
MSDS Number: BHCNB

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

POTASSIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7789-00-6

RTECS: GB2940000

Fraction By Weight: 99.0%

OSHA PEL C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:11 MG/KG INTRAMUSCULAR-RABBIT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES AND
SKIN;CORROSIVE/SENSITIZER;SEVERE NOSE AND THROAT
IRRITATION.COUGHING AND CHEST PAIN.CHRONIC: G.I,LIVER ,LUNGS AND KI
DNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS;HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IS
LISTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
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:NEGLIGIBLE

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:V1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1775F,968C
Spec Gravity:3.0
pH:BASIC
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,YELLOW SOLID CRYSTSLS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS;COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES LIKE WOOD,PAPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF POTASSIUM AND
CHROMIUM.

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

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