Product ID:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE,PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADE #0-
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-965-4596
MSDS Number: BFZTL

ALLIED CORP., ALLIED CHEMICAL,CSS DEPT.

COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US

Emergency Phone: 201-538-8000

Info Phone: 201-538-8000

Cage: JO859

CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.

HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640 US

Telephone: 909-864-2310

Cage: 60777

POTASSIUM BICHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7778-50-9

RTECS: HX7680000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
(CHROME SORES) & SENSITIZERS. INHALATION:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
MUCOUS MEMBRANES (PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM) OR RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. INGESTION:HARMFUL. CHRONIC-A SYST EMIC POISON THAT MAY
AFFECT KIDNEYS ANDLIVER, AND WHITE CELLS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CR(VI) IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY NTP,
IARC AND EPA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE VICTIM WATER & INDUCE
VOMITING.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER. WATER RUNOFF MAY CONTAIN HEXAVALENT
CHROMIUM AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL NOT BURN OR SUPPORT COMBUSTION.
ABOVE 932F MAY DECOMPOSE AND RELEASE OXYGEN THAT SUPPORTS
COMBUSTION.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL & PACKAGE IN
DRUMS.RESIDUE MAY BE TREATED WITH REDUCING AGENT AT PH 2 THEN PH
ADJUSTED WITH CAUSTIC/OTHER ALKALI TO PH 7. LIQUID MAY ABSORBED &
REMOVED.ALL CR +6 SHOULD BE REDUC ED TO CR +2. REPORTABLE UNDER THE
CLEANWATER ACT.
Neutralizing Agent:SEE SPILL PROCEDURE.

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. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.AVOID BREATHING DUST.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR (SELF
CONTAINED AIR PACK MAY BE USED).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FRESH CLOTHING DAILY.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.HARD HAT,STEEL TOED RUBBER SAFETY
SHOES,RUBBER APRON(OPTION)
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE AT WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:932F,500C
Spec Gravity:2.676
Solubility in Water:62.7
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALLINE, RED-ORANGE COLOR, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS SUCH AS SULFITES OR SULFIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURE ABOVE 932F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT SPECIFIED

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

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