Product ID:CHLORIDE 2 INDICATOR, #1043
MSDS Date:01/11/1991
FSC:6630
NIIN:00-033-8778
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLGXX

HACH COMPANY

100 DAYTON RD.
AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 303-669-3050

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC

92912 ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012 US

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

POTASSIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)

CAS: 7789-00-6

RTECS: GB2940000

OSHA PEL C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

SODIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 144-55-8

RTECS: VZ0950000

CAB-O-SIL

CAS: 7631-86-9

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS PRODUCT MAY BE CORROSIVE TO EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. TOXIC DUE TO CORROSIVITY. TARGET
ORGANS: LUNGS, PARANASAL SINUS, NASAL TISSUES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS CHROME, A KNOWN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. PROLONGED/REPEATED
EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO ALLERGIC SKIN RASH, PERFORATION OF NASAL
SEPTUM, RESPIRATROY IRRITATION WITH ASTHMA-LIKE SYMPTOMS, LIVER
DAMAGE WITH YELLOW JAUNDICE, SKI N RASH OR ALLERGIC SKIN RASH..
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, SENSITIVITY TO CHROMIC ACID
OR CHROMATES.

First Aid:EYE :FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
WASH WITH SOAP AND PLENTY OF WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING . GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR MILK PLUS ATLEAST 1 OZ
VINEGAR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.)

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES AND ACRID SMOKE.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP (MINIMIZE DUST). STORE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
OXIDIZABLES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN; DO NOT BREATHE
DUST/FUMES; USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR OR
SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT OR APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:212F/100C
Spec Gravity:2.25
pH:8.2@ 5% SOLN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS YELLOW POWDER. PH 5% SOLN = 8.2

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOISTURE, REDUCERS, ORGANICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES AND ACRID SMOKE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS.
MFR SUGGESTS EPA LANDFILL.

Toxicological Information:TOXIC DUE TO CORROSIVITY.

Transport Information:PSN: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM CHROMATE,
SODIUM BICARBONATE), UN1759.

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