Product ID:17566 METEX PTH/566 CHEM CLEAN
MSDS Date:11/14/1988
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F041434
MSDS Number: BXNTH

Emergency Phone: 203-575-5700/313-644-5626

Info Phone: 203-575-5700/313-644-5626

Cage: 1FK56

Telephone: 203-575-5700

Cage: 1FK56

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

CAS: 1333-82-0

RTECS: GB6650000

Fraction By Weight: 40-60%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG/CUM (CRO3)

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM (CR)

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN CAUSE IRRITATION & BURNS TO EYES,
SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INHALATION: CAN CAUSE ULCERATION OF NASAL
SEPTUM, IRRITATION/DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. CAN CAUSE SYSTEMIC
POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, PERFORATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/WATER.
INGESTION: GIVE WATER/MILK. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATERSPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:SUPPLIES OXYGEN TO FIRE. SMOTHERING TECHNIQUES
MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
ESPECIALLY SOLVENTS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH TO CHEMICAL DRAIN W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF
COLD WATER. DON'T PERMIT TO DRY ON COMBUSTIBLES. ALTERNATE: ABSORB
INTO CLAY-BASED INORGANIC ABOSRBENT MATERIAL. PLACE IN PLASTIC DRUM
FOR DISPOSAL. DON'T US E STEEL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES. KEEP
MATERIAL IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY AREA.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID FUMES &
MISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD/SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON, RUBBER BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F
Vapor Pres:AQUEOUS
Vapor Density:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:AQUEOUS
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID W/MILD ACID ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANICS/REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG OXIDIZER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF AS HAZARDOUS WASTE AT APPROVED SECURE
LANDFILL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE
MATERIAL, UN1755.

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