Product ID:DICHROL
MSDS Date:06/04/1989
FSC:7930
NIIN:01-337-6831
MSDS Number: BRCDK

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

SULFURIC ACID

CAS: 7664-93-9

RTECS: WS5600000

Fraction By Weight: 55%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM=IC

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

CHROMIC ACID (SOLID OR SOLUTION), CRO3, CHROMIUM (VI)

CAS: 1333-82-0

RTECS: GB6650000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM (CRO3)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM (CR)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 2140 MG/KG (SEE SUPP)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT & LUNG
IRRITATION, COUGHING, CHOKING & DIFFICULTY BREATHING. INGESTION:
TOXIC, CORROSIVE, IRRITATION, TISSUE DAMAGE IN
THROAT/ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTRESS , ABDOMINAL
PAIN, CRAMPS & DIARRHEA. SKIN: INFLAMMATION & LESIONS. EYES:
IRRITATION, TISSUE DAMAGE, PAIN & INFLAMMATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: DERMATITIS & CHROMIUM ABSORPTION. EYES:
CHROMIUM ABSORPTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR
IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
ARITIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER OR MILK.
NEVER GIVE AN YTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH
W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SUBSTANCE IS A STRONG OXIDIZER & ITS HEAT
OF REACTION W/REDUCING AGENTS OR COMBUSTIBLES MAY CAUSE IGNITION &
MAY BE VIOLENT ON CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES.

Spill Release Procedures:CORROSIVE OXIDIZER. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CONTAIN & RECOVER LIQUID WHEN POSSIBLE. ABSORB
W/VERMICULITE, DRY SAND, EARTH OR SIMILAR MATERIAL. SPRINKLE SPILL
AREA W/BICARBONATE OR SO DA ASH. PICK UP & COMBINE W/CLEANUP
RESIDUES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. DON'T STORE ON WOODEN FLOORS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF STREET CLOTHES. AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. THIS
SUBSTANCE IS CLASSIFIED AS POISON. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

Respiratory Protection:USE FULL FACEPIECE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED. ALTERNATELY, USE SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE
RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINED HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL &/OR GENERAL EXHAUST RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EXPOSURES
BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON, COVERALLS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, DRINK OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LD50 INFORMATION IS FOR SULFURIC ACID.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>135C(275F)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-64C(-83F)
Appearance and Odor:RED-ORANGE, OILY LIQUID, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI & ALKALINE EARTH METALS,
HYDRIDES, HALOGEN HALIDES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR & THE CONTAINED METAL

Waste Disposal Methods:DON'T FLUSH TO SEWER. DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE IN RCRA APPROVED FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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