=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE
NIIN:00-889-7716
MSDS Number: BFTYM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE  (BICHROMATE)  (SARA III)
CAS:7789-09-5
RTECS #:HX7650000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:0.1PPM CRO3;CEILING
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY BE CORR TO RESP TRACT;ING:TOXIC
    MAY CAUSE GI PROBLEM;SKIN/EYES;DUST/SOLN IRRITATES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING MY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H *2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GETMED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE FLOODG AMT H*2O.USE H*2O SPRAY TO COOL FIRE
    EXPSD CNTNR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL PROTCTV CLOTHG & NIOSH APPRVD SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE MATL MAY CAUSE
    EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION;FIRE IS POSS ABOVE 180C(356F)TEMP.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.AVOID STG ON
    WOOD FLOOR.STORE AWAY FM REDUCERS.WASH HANDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT;DO NOT RETURN SPILLED MATL TO ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:8/30/85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD *WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING.DO NOT EAT,DRINK & SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.AVOID CROSS
    CONTAMINATION OF STREET CLOTHES.REMOVE CONTMNTD CLOTHING.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT,ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ORGANIC MATL,CORR/FLAMMABLE MATL,KCLO*3,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES & HIGH TEMP.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHRONIC OXIDES & N*2 GAS WHEN HEATED
    TO DECOMPOSITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION,DISPOSE
    OF IN AN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS;KEEP AWAY FM PAPER/WOOD PROD;NEUTRALIZE
    FESO*4 TREATD SPI LL & PKG IN CONTNR FOR
    DISPOSAL;RQ-CERCAL:1000LBS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 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.

*** END OF RECORD ***