===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CHROMIC ACID
NIIN:00D001214
MSDS Number: BBFBB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 E HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3(CR); 8990
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of
Overexposure:EYE:IRRIT,CONJUNC,BURNS,BLIND.SKN:IRRT,BURN,SENS,ULCER
,INHL:IRRT,PERF,ULCER,ASTHMA,CANCER.-SEE SUPPL
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTN ALL CASES!EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE
WATER.SKN:WATER WASH 15 MIN,APPLY 10% ASCORBIC ACID SOLN
COMPRESS.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ART RESP OR O*2.INGEST:IF
CONSC,GIVE AMPLE WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM, CO*2,
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA PP MODE.COOL EXP CONTAINERS W/WATER
SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID WATER IF CONTACT W/CRO*3 POSS,STEAM
EXPL MAY OCCUR.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA, WEAR HIE DUST RESP,BODY
PROTEC. AVOID CREATING DUST. SCOOP OR SHOVEL DRY CHEM INTO CLOSABLE
METAL DRUM.SPRAY RESIDUE W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE W/ALKALAI.COLLECT NET
RESIDUE INTO CLOSABLE CONT R.DO NOT FLUSH TO WATERWAY OR SEWER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY, WELL VENTED
AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS, REDUCING AGENTS, WOOD(FLOORS).
Other Precautions:TOXIC-CORROSIVE! AVOID EYE-SKN CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
OR INGEST. SOAP SHOWER AFTER USE.AVOID LEATHER SHOES-GLOVES.REMOVE
CONTAM CLOTHING, DO NOT HOME LAUNDER.DO NOT SMOKE-EAT IN USAGE
AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE HIE DUST-MIST RESP AS REQD.USE SCBA PP MODE
IF REQD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES, FE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT, RUBBER APRON, BOOTS, FULL BODY-SKN
PROTEC,SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS #GC5000 DATED SEP86. EFFECTS(CONT):INGEST:POISON
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:D4
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,DELIQUESCENT DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS,REDUCING AGT,NH*3,H*2S, NA, K.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT 2500, YEILDS O*2 AND CHROMIC OXIDE
CR*20*3.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL REDUCTION TO TRIVALENT CR IS
READ.SUBSEQUENT DISP TO BE IAW ALL LAWS & REGS. RECLAIM ALL POSS
MATL FOR FURTHER USE.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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