===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
NIIN:00-264-6717
MSDS Number: BDQVY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALLIED CHEMICAL
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM BICHROMATE (SARA III)
CAS:7778-50-9
RTECS #:HX7680000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:SEVERE IRRITATION &
CONJUNCTIVITIS;SKIN:IRRITATES,CAN CAUSE SKIN SORES;INGEST:SYSTEMIC
POISON
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER W/O DELAY;REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING;EYES:PROMPTLY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. & GET
MED. ATTN.;INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, HAVE VICTIM DRINK WATER & INDUCE
VOMITING. GET MED.ATTN.FOR INGEST.,INHAL.,& SORES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:H*2O RUNOFF AMAY CONTAIN CR*6++,DONOT ALLOW
ENTRY TO SEWER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT ABOUT 930 F TO RELEASE
OXYGEN; AN OXIDIZER;MAY REACT RAPIDOY ENOUGH TO IGNITE MATER
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL & PLACE IN METAL DRUM
W/COVER.CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE W/PLENTY OF WATER.RECOVER
RESULTING SOLUTION OR SLURRY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:RINSE EMPTY CONTAINERS BEFORE
DISPOSAL.RINSE WATER SHOULD BE TREATED IF NOT USED IN PROCESS.
AVOID USE OF LEATHER SHOES & GLOVES (OR IMPREGNATES)
Other Precautions:TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE IN VERY LOW CONC. ABSORPTION
THROUGH BROKEN,BURNED, OR INTACT SKIN CAN CAUSE SYSTEMIC POISONING
AFFECTING KIDNEY & LIVER FUNCTIONS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED HI-EFFICIENCY DUST
RESPIRATOR-AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE CR(VI) CONC. BELOW CURRENT TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER TYPE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL PROCEDURES
Supplemental Safety and Health
R1 CODE ASSIGNED BASED ON MFRG.INFORM.IN MSDS.,AND ON PRECAUTIONS
REQUIRED IN STORAGE.THE ITEM IS NOT AN OXIDIZER FOR TRANSPORTATION.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP.930F
Spec Gravity:2.69
Solubility in Water:12% @68 F
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS & POWDER;ODORLESS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS;REACTION CAN BE VIOLENT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:O*2, CR*2O*3, K*2CRO*4
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED
DIRECTLY TO WATERWAYS.DISPOSAL METHOD MAY DEPEND ON
REGULATIONS.TREATMENT METHODS ARE OUTLINED IN LITERATURE AVAILABLE
FROM ALLIED CHEMICAL. DISPOSAL BY A CONT RACTOR OR IN AN APPROVED
CHEM. WASTE LANDFILL.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
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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