Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:07/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1187
MSDS Number: BRKSL

Emergency Phone: 206-447-5911/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 206-447-5911

Preparer: C.A. EISENHARD

Cage: 87664

Telephone: 206-447-5911/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 87664

CHROMIC ACID

CAS: 1333-82-0

RTECS: GB6650000

Fraction By Weight: > 99%

OSHA PEL 100 MICRO GRAMS/M3

ACGIH TLV: 50 MICRO GRAMS/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL SEPTUM & RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYE-SEVERE EYE DAMAGE.
PERMANENT EYE INJURY. SKIN-MASSIVE ABSORPTION MAY LEAD TO KIDNEY OR
LIVER FAILURE. INGESTION-TISSUE DESTRUCTION & SEVERE INJURY.
KIDNEY ORLIVER FAILURE MAY RESULT IN DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM & CERTAIN CHROME COMPOUNDS (+6)
ARE CARCINOGEN (NTP AND IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN-CAN CAUSE BURNS, CHROME SORES. PROLONGED
CONTACT OR REPEATED EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE CONJUNCTIVITIS. PROLONGED
SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE CHROME SORES. UNCERATION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM
AND PERFORATION OF THE SEPTUM CAN OCCUR FROM PROLONGED INHALATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. EYES: CONTACT FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER FOR 15 MIN. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH
LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER. GET IMMEDIATEL MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE
WATER TO FIGHT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER TO COOL
NEARBY CONTAINERS & STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF DRYS ON CLOTHING, WOOD OR OTHER
COMBUSTIBLES, MAY CAUSE FIRE. CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/VAPORS
OR EVEN WATER MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP AND
DISPOSE OF IN DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINER. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS,
STORM DRAINS, SURFACE WATERS, AND SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
PLACE. STORE AWAY FROM ALL OTHER CHEMICALS & POTENT SOURCES OF
CONTAMINATION. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY CONTAINER. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. THIS PRODUCT IS HYDROSCOPIC. DO NOT
STORE IN HUMID PLACES.

Respiratory Protection:IF USE CONDITIONS GENERATE DUST, WEAR A
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR THOSE EMISSION LEVELS. (SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS)
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF KEEPING
EMISSIONS BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:PVC GLOVES WITH GAUNTLETS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FULL FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT SLICKER SUIT, WITH PVC APRON,
PVC BOOTS & PANTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAZARD: OXIDIZER; CORROSIVE; TOXIC.

HCC:D3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:387F,197C
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:62.5%
Appearance and Odor:RED FLAKES OR POWDER - NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS OILS OR GREASE, WATER, AND ORGANICS.
REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHROMIC OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT AND MATRIALS
USED IN CLEANING UP SPILL OR LEAKS IN A MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS
MATERIAL.

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