Product ID:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE (P/N 4594877)
MSDS Date:06/18/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9675
MSDS Number: BGWPS

NATIONAL DRAEGER,INC.

101 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
POTTSBURGH, PA 15230

Emergency Phone: 412-787-8383

Info Phone: 412-787-8383

Cage: 53833

NATIONAL DRAEGER INC

PITTSBURGH, PA 15372 US

Telephone: 412-787-8383 OR 412-787-8389

Cage: 53833

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:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE IS CORROSIVE TO
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT,EYES AND A SKIN SENSITIZER.EXPOSURE TO
CHROMATES MAY CAUSE LUNG CANCER. CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO
EYES:CONJUNCTIVITIS;TO SKIN:DERMATITIS,ULCERATION ;TO RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM:EROSION AND DISCOLORATION OF TEETH,PAINLESS ULCERATION OF
NASUAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM VI IS HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC
AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRR,RED,PAIN,TEAR,CONJUNC,BLURRED
VIS,INFLAMM;SKIN:IRR,PAIN,UCLCER,ALLERGIC IRR,COUGH,LABOR
BREATHING,WHEEZ, CHEST PAIN,ULCER,PERF.OF NASAL
SEPT,PULM.EDEMA,JAUNDICE,LIVER & KIDN.DAMAGE; INGEST:DI
ZZ,THIRST,ABD.PAIN,VOMIT,NAUSEA,SHOCK,DECREASED
URINATION,KIDN.FAILURE,DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
KIDNEY,LIVER,LUNG & SKIN DISEASE. MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER SEE DOCTOR;SKIN:REMOVE
COMTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.SEE
DOCTOR;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE
DOCTOR;INGESTION :INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR
MILK IF CONSCI0US.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM SPILL.DO N0OT
TOUCH SPILLED MSTERIAL.SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
PLACE,AWAY FROM HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES AN INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS.KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:STORE IN AREA FOR OXIDIZING MATERIALS, AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.REACTION WITH FUELS MAY BE VIOLENT.RUNOFF TO
SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
APPROPRIATE FOR UP TO SMG/M*3 USE HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE
RESPIRATOR.FOR HIGHER CONCENTRATION USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND/OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION AS
REQUIRED TO KEEP CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PEL.
Protective Gloves:PVC,NITRILE
Eye Protection:DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS NEEDED TO PREVENT
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT,EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES,SKIN AND CLOTHING.WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL TO AVOID,CONTAMINATED:WOOD
SULFUR,ALUMINUM,PLASTICS,HYDRAZINE,HYDROXYLAMINE,ACETONE AND
HUDROCHLORIC ACID./HEALTH HAZARDS,CONTINUED:NOSE BLEED,FOUL NASUAL
DISCHARGE,PERFORATED EARDRUMS,KIDNEY DAMAGE,HEPATITIS WITH
JAUNDICE,LUNG CANCER./

HCC:D2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=500.C, 932.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=397.8C, 748.F
Decomp Temp:=500.C, 932.F
Spec Gravity:3
Solubility in Water:4.9% (MODERATE)
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,BRIGHT ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS,BITTER METALLIC
TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACT WITH ANY COMBUSTIBLE,ORGANIC OR OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL
SUCH AS PAPER--SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA--
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES OF CHROMIUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVER CONTAINERS PENDING
DISPOSAL.DISPOSE OF IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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