chromium (iii) oxide particulates not otherwise regulated (nuisance dust)
===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:DEVELOPMENTAL MIX 138C RFT
NIIN:00F008109
MSDS Number: BGTQP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BABCOCK & WILCOX COMPANY
Address:2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
Box:923
City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Info Phone Num:(404) 796-4200
Emergency Phone Num:(404) 796-4200
CAGE:19740
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BABCOCK & WILCOX
Address:2102 OLD SAVANNAH ROAD
Box:City:AUGUSTA
State:GA
ZIP:30903
Phone:(404) 796-4200
CAGE:19740
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHROMIUM (III) OXIDE
CAS:1308-38-9
RTECS #:GB6475000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (CR)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (CR); 8990
Name:PARTICULATES NOT OTHERWISE REGULATED (NUISANCE DUST)
Fraction by Wt: >85%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TOTAL DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 8990
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO NUISANCE DUST MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY IRRITATION OR DISCOMFORT OF THE SKIN, EYES, NOSE, THROAT,
OR LUNGS & MAY AGGREVATE BRONCHIA DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CERTAIN WATER INSOLUBLE CHROME VI
COMPOUNDS ARE A1A HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED/REPEATED INHALATION OF TRIVALENT
CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS (CHROMIC OXIDE IS A TRIVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUND)
MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY. EXPOSURE TO NUISANCE DUST MAY CAUSE
TEMPORARY IRRITATION O R DISCOMFORT OF THE SKIN, EYES, NOSE,
THROAT, OR LUNGS & MAY AGGREVATE BRONCHIAL DISORDERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:BRONCHIAL DISORDERS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK PLENTY OF
WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY
OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:FOLLOW ROUTINE HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
COLLECT SPILLED PRODUCT IN CLOSED CONTAINER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:REMOVAL OF THESE PRODUCTS AFTER
SERVICE MAY GENERATE DUST CONTAINING CHROME COMPOUNDS.
Other Precautions:USED PRODUCTS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE IF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE DETECTABLE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH-APPROVED, AIR PURIFYING, HALF MASK OR
FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR WITH APPROPRIATE FILTER PAD OR CARTRIDGE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MEET APPLICABLE OSHA
STANDARDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Spec Gravity:3.0-3.1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COARSE AGGREGATE WITH FINE POWDERED MATRIX. NO
ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:CHROMIC OXIDE MAY REACT W/ LI, NA, K, CA,
MG COMPOUNDS AT HIGH TEMPS TO FORM HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:UNUSED PRODUCT ISN'T A HAZARDOUS WASTE USE ANY
APPROVED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD. USED PRODUCT WILL BE
HAZARDOUS WASTE IF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE DETECTABLE.
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