Product ID:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE SOLUTION 0.1N, SP1701
MSDS Date:10/07/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027725
MSDS Number: BMVDY

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

DICHROMIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)

CAS: 7778-50-9

RTECS: HX7680000

Fraction By Weight: 44%

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

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 99.56%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,MOUSE)190 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. TARGET EFFECTS:SKIN
SENSITIZER. ACUTE:EYE:NO DATA AVAILABLE. INHAL:MAY BE IRRITATING.
SKIN:MAY BE IRRITATING. INGEST:TOXIC BY INGESTION. MAY CAUSE
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC:NO DA TA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS:GROUP 1 (NTP),
(IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & GIVE O*2. KEEP WARM & AT
REST. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH
AFFECTED A REA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO
EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 16-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED. EYE:WASH
IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER/NORM SALINE, LIFTING LIDS, UNTIL NO EVID
OF (SUPP DATA)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTCTIVE
EQUIP . NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
AVOID BRTHG VAPORS/DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE
MATERIAL. PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER (PLASTIC), FOR LATER
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS WHEN STORING THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE, CONTACT
DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE EPA.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAIN IN IMMEDIATE
WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:CHEMICAL REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMEDIATELY.
INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MD IMMEDIATELY.

HCC:N1
Vapor Pres:14 (WATER)
Vapor Density:0.7(WATER)
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETELY
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS

Waste Disposal Methods:CHROMIUM-REGULATORY LEVEL:5 MG/L. MATLS WHICH
CONTAIN THIS SUBSTANCE AT/ABOVE REGULATORY LEVEL MEET EPA CHARACT
OF TOX & MUST BE DISPOSED OF I/A/W 40 CFR PART 262. EPA HAZ WASTE
NO.D007. DISPOSE OF I/ A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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