Product ID:CHRIMIC ACID SOLID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-1818
MSDS Number: BDFMH

Emergency Phone: NONE KNOWN

Cage: 22360

Telephone: 248-391-6300

Cage: 22360

CHROMIUM (III) OXIDE

CAS: 1308-38-9

RTECS: GB6475000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3 (CR)

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

Effects of Overexposure:SOLID FORM OR STRONG SOLUTION WILL CAUSE SEVERE
BURN. EYE CONTACT MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF SIGHT

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER.EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER-EYELIDS OPEN-AT LEAST 15 MIN.
INGESTION:GIVE MAGNESIA FOLLOW WITH EMETIC (TBS MUSTARD/GLASS WARM
WATER). GIVE OLIVE OIL FOR MUCILAGINOUS DRINKS. CONTACT PHYSICIAN

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CHROMIC ACID I NONCOMBUSTIBLE BUT MAY
REACT WITH OXIDIZERS RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO IGNITE THEM

Spill Release Procedures:SOLIDS TO BE SHOVELED INTO CONTAINERS. LIQUID
TO BE FLUSHED WITH WATER. THEN CONTAINED FOR TREATMENT. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY LOCATION: SEE MCA
CHEMICAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SD-44 - CHROMIC ACID
Other Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS OUT OF CONTACT
WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS SUCH AS OIL AND GREASE. CAN CAUSE RAPID
DETERIORATION OF PAPER, WOOD, OR FIBER

Respiratory Protection:BU MINES 2175 MODEL 7100 DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:IF NECESSARY TO MEET TLV LIMIT
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,SLEEVES AND RUBBER SAFETY
SHOES WITH TOE CAP
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:D3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:62%
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH OILS GREASES AND OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS

Waste Disposal Methods:REDUCED CHROMIUM MAY BE PRECIPITATED AS HYDROUS
CHROMIC OXIDE BY NEUTRALIZING WITH SODA ASH, CAUSTIC SODA OR LIME.
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS REGARDING ULTIMATE DISPOSAL.

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