Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE-6870
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5369
MSDS Number: BDLTF

MALLINCKRODT,INC.

Emergency Phone: 606-987-7000

Cage: DO880

MALLINCKRODT,INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.

BOX M PARIS, KY 43061 US

Telephone: 314-539-1600

Cage: DO880

POTASSIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7789-00-6

RTECS: GB2940000

Fraction By Weight: >99%.

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

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE ACTION ON SKIN/MUCOUS
MEMBRANES;IRRITATES; INGEST:CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL;SYSTEMIC
POISON;

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER W/O DELAY, REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING; EYES:PROMPTLY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN MINIM.
-GET MEDICAL ATTN; INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS-HAVE VICTIM DRINK WATER &
INDUCE VOM ITING; GET MED. ATTN. FOR INGEST,INHAL,IRRIT,SORES

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTD BRTHG APP. IF EXPOSURE TO(CR)
DUST/MIST POSIBL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE CITED BY MFGR.

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AUTHORIZED
CONTAINER; CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE W/PLENTY OF WATER. RECOVER
RESULTING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.//

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO
WATERWAYS. DISPOSAL METHOD MAY DEPEND ON REGULATIONS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPRV. HI-EFFICIENCY DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR, AS APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN CR(VI) CONC. < TLV.;
LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE:FEB. 1980

HCC:D2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:986C/MELTP.
Spec Gravity:2.73
Solubility in Water:>10 %
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW CRYSTALS; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SITUATIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO REDUCING
AGENTS MAY OCCUR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: OXIDES OF
CHROMIUM

Waste Disposal Methods:ADD MATERIAL SLOWLY TO A LARGE CONTAINER OF
WATER. STIR IN SLIGHT EXCESS OF SODA ASH. LET STAND FOR 24 HR.
DECANT/SIPHON INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER -NEUTRALIZE W/ 6M-HCL. WASH TO
AUTHORIZED DRAIN W/EXCESS WATER.

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