Product ID:AMMONIUM BICHROMATE
MSDS Date:03/12/1992
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-274-5169
MSDS Number: BMCCC

PHOTICA INC.

491 LYONS AVENUE
IRVINGTON, NJ 07111-4717
US

Emergency Phone: 201-705-9553

Info Phone: 201-705-9553

Preparer: DGSC-SSH

Cage: LO086

PHOTICA INC.

IRVINGTON, NJ 07111-4717 US

Telephone: 201-705-9553

Cage: LO086

AMMONIUM DICHROMATE

CAS: 7789-09-5

RTECS: HX7650000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL C 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/M3 (CR)

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-INHALATION: BICHROMATE
DUSTS/MIST CAN CAUSE ULCERATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, AS WELL AS
IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION: CAN BE HARMFUL/FATAL.
TOXIC TO KIDNEYS AND LIVER. SKIN: CAN CAUSE IRRITATION, ULCER
(CHROME SORES). EYES:DUSTS, MISTS OR SOLUTIONS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION. CHRONIC-POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
BY IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITANT TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE SKIN AND NASAL ULCERATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER WITHOUT DELAY. REMOVE
CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, HAVE VICTIM DRINK
WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:437F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL. WATER IS EFFECTIVE BUT CAN CREATE A RUNOFF PROBLEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER RUNOFF MAY CONTAIN HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER SEWERS/WATERWAYS.USE
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION SELF-SUSTAINING ABOVE 437F.
SWELLING AND RELEASE OF HEAT AND GASES OCCURS. PRESSURE OF RELEASED
GASES MAY BURST CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPLOSIVELY.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL AND PLACE IN METAL DRUM
WITH A COVER. CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
RECOVER RESULTING SOLUTION OR SLURRY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID SPARKS, HIGH
HEAT, REDUCING AGENTS OR WOODEN FLOOR.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE RINSED BEFORE DISPOSAL.
RINSE WATER SHOULD BE TREATED IF NOT USED IN PROCESS. WORKERS
EXPOSED TO CHROMIUM CHEMICALS SHOULD AVOID LEATHER SHOES AND GLOVES
AS THEY CAN BECOME IMPREGNATED WITH THE MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY DUST AND MIST
RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED. FOR SOME EXPOSURES, A NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR MAY
BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE CR(VI) CONCENTRATION BELOW CURRENT
PERMISSIBLE TLV LEVELS. MECHANICAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR PACKAGING
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH PLASTIC FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS FACILITIES, HARD
HAT, RUBBER APRON, BOOTS AND GLOVES, LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT AND
TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. COVER HEAD AND NECK. WEAR FRESH CLOTHING
DAILY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM AT 1% SOLUTION HAS A PH=3.9

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
Spec Gravity:2.015
pH:3.9
Solubility in Water:30%
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT RED-ORANGE CRYSTALS-ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS-REACTION CAN BE VIOLENT. CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WITH
CERTAIN ORGANIC SUBSTANCES AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEAT, STEAM, NITROGEN, CROMIUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO
WATERWAYS. TREATM ENT METHODS ARE IN LITERATURE & AVAILABLE FROM
MFR

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