Product ID:C4280 CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/12/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048801
MSDS Number: BZTWW

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-9985
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

CHROMIC ACID (CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, CRO3) * 96-2 *

CAS: 7738-94-5

RTECS: GB2450000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

ACGIH TLV: 0.05 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 80 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN CONTACT/INGESTION: DANGEROUS,
CORROSIVE. EYES/INHALATION: CORROSIVE, IRRITATION.
INHALATION/INGESTION: FATAL. PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN
BURNS & ULCERATIONS. OVEREXPOSURE BY INHALATION MAY CAUSE
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SEVERE OVER EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE DEATH. TOXIC
BY LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES. (SEE SUPP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, INFLAMMATION, REDNESS,
WATERING, ITCHING, SCALING, BLISTERING.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. COLD WATER MAY BE USED.
DON'T USE EYE OINTMENT. SKIN: PLACE VICTIM UNDER A DELUGE SHOWER.
GENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH W/RUNNING WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP.
CAREFULLY CLEAN FOLDS, CREVICES, CREASES & GROIN. COLDWATER MAY BE
USED. COVER W/EMOLLIENTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LOOSEN
TIGHT CLOTHING. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: (SEE SUPP)

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: USE TOOLS TO PUT SOLIDS IN A DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. LARGE: OXIDIZING MATERIAL. POISONOUS SOLID. STOP, W/O
RISK. DON'T GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. AVOID CONTACT. KEEP DAMP
USING WATER SPRAY. USE WA TER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. (SEE SUPP)

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP & AWAY FROM HEAT,
IGNITION SOURCES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. EMPTY CONTAINERS POSE A
FIRE RISK, EVAPORATE THE RESIDUE UNDER FUME HOOD.
Other Precautions:GROUND EQUIPMENT. DON'T INGEST/BREATHE DUST. KEEP
CONTAINER DRY, IN A COOL WELL VENTILATED PLACE. HIGHLY
TOXIC/INFECTIOUS MATERIALS. STORE IN SEPARATE LOCKED SAFETY STORAGE
CABINET/ROOM. AVOID SKIN/EY E CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR/EQUIVALENT.
WEAR APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR WHEN VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, DUST RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, SCBA TO
AVOID INHALATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT'D: REMOVE OBSTRUCTION IN MOUTH, DON'T FORCE FINGERS/HARD
OBJECTS BETWEENS TEETH. DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. INDUCE
VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER IN THROAT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENT ION IN
ALL CASES. SPILLS CONT'D: PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS,
BASEMENTS/CONFINED AREAS. DIKE IF NEEDED. ELIMINATE SOURCES.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:386.6F
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. DISPOSE OF
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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