Product ID:CHROMIC ACID CLEANING SOLUTION
MSDS Date:08/29/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F023608
MSDS Number: BNJBK

HACH CO

5600 LINDBERGH DR
LOVELAND, CO 80539
US

Emergency Phone: (303) 669-3050

Info Phone: (303) 669-3050

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: <40%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM=IC

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CHROMIC ACID *92-2*

CAS: 13530-68-2

Fraction By Weight: <10%

SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7757-82-6

RTECS: WE1650000

Fraction By Weight: <5%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: CORROSIVE, &
BURNS. INHALATION: CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, EROSION TO
TEETH, CHRONIC IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION, BURNS ANY TISSUE, MOUTH
SORENESS, & DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: CORROSIVE. SKIN: CORROSIVE, & BURNS.
INHALATION: CORROSIVE TO RESPIRATORY TRACT, EROSION OF TEETH,
CHRONIC IRRITATION OR INFLAMMATION, BURNS ANY TISSUE, MOUTH
SORENESS, & DIFFICULTY BREATHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, ASTHMA,
ALLERGIES OR SENSITIVITY TO CHROMIC ACID OR CHROMATES

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. GIVE AT LEAST 1 OUNCE OF
MILK OF MAGNESIA IN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER OR THE WHITES OF 3
EGGS. N EVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL. DON'T USE WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFURIC ACID & CHROMIC ACID ARE
POWERFUL, ACIDIC OXIDIZERS. MAY EMIT VERY TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR
OXIDES, CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS IN FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACE W/SODIUM
BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX/ADD WATER
TO FORM SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY & WASH W/SODA ASH SOLUTION.

Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATH
MIST OR VAPOR.

Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:219.2F
Spec Gravity:1.620
pH:<0.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED W/ORANGE PRECIPITATE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, REDUCERS, ORGANICS, & COMBUSTIBLES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR OXIDES, CHROMIUM
COMPOUNDS IN FIRE

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED SLURRY MAY CONTAIN SUFFICIENT HEAVY
METAL CONCENTRATION TO REQUIRE LANDFILLING OR TREATMENT AT AN EPA
APPROVED SITE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. CORROSI VE MATERIAL UN1830.

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