Product ID:TY-ION B-15 NITRITE CHLORIDE TEST KIT
MSDS Date:01/14/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00D002542
MSDS Number: BHHRR

CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES

5035 MANCHESTER AVENUE
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
US

Emergency Phone: 314-535-1810

Info Phone: 314-535-1810

Cage: 21667

CONVATEC, BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB CO

147 ST. LOUIS, MO 63166-1096 US

Telephone: 314-535-1810 (DAY)

Cage: 21667

POTASSIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7789-00-6

RTECS: GB2940000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

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: CAN IRRITATE SKIN AND MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. HAS BEEN
DETERMINED BY IARC AND NTP TO BE CARCINOGE NIC TO HUMANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED
BY IARC, NTP AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: IN CASE OF EYE OR SKIN CONTACT, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IN CASES OF EYES, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. INDUCE VOMITING
IF VICTIM IS CONS CIOUS.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CHROMATE IS AN OXIDIZING AGENT. CAN BE A
FIRE HAZARD IF ALLOWED TO CONCENTRATE BY EVAPORATION.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL SUCH AS VERMICULITE
OR SAND.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING. WASH IMMEDIATELY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING ANY LABORATORY
CHEMICAL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED
Ventilation:NORMAL
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE REQUIRED
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1.04
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID WITH NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:95

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIALS OR CHEMICALS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN

Waste Disposal Methods:BURIAL OR SAFE INCINERATION. DISPOSE OF IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.