Product ID:CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6517
MSDS Number: BDQMG

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE

CAS: 1333-82-0

RTECS: GB6650000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST IRRITANT&TO THROAT LUNGS;ING:GI
IRRITANT.MAY DAMGE LIVER/DKNY;SKIN:ULCRATION;EYE:CORNEALINJ

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
IMMED W.LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:PER MFR,USE WATER,DECOMPOSING MATL WILL FORM
VISCOUS FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAC W/REDUCRS MAY CAUSE EXTREMELY
VIOLENT COMBUSTION. CONTNRS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTV CLOTH/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.DO NOT STORE
ON WOODEN FLOORS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.AVOID,SKIN,EYES&CLOTHING CONTACT.REMOVE & WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES PROMPTLY.

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:13 JUN86;CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;HEXAVALENT CR
COMPDS SHOW SUFFICIENT EVIDENCES FOR CARCINOGENITY IN SHORT TERM
TESTING;EXPOSURE MAY CREATE A CANCER RISK.

HCC:D4
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED DILIQUESCENT SOLID,ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FLAMMABLES,REDUCERS,H*2S,PHOSPHORUS-POTASSIUM
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:O*2,TRIVALENT CHROMIUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,ST.& FED REGS; CWA/CERCLA RQ: 1000LBS

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