MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Code Nr. 5159
Potassium Dichromate, 1.0N
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
Potassium Dichromate 7778-50-9 4.9 0.1 mg/cubic m 0.05 mg/cubic m
as CrO3 as Cr
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
Water to 100%
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Clear Amber Liquid
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: None Boiling Point: Unknown Melt. Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: Unknown Vapor Density: <1 (Air=1) pH: 4
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: N/A UEL: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard:Health - 2 Flammability - 0 1
Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
N/A
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: N/A
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Strong reducers, acids, organics
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of chromium
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: orl mus LD50: 190 mg/kg for pot. dichromate. K2Cr2O7 a sensitizer, by skin contact.
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
IARC-49, 49, 90 Warning!This product contains chromates, chemicals known to the state of Calif. to cause cancer
Target Organs: Kidney, Liver, Lungs,
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Toxic, irritant, sensitizer. Harmful if swallowed. Irritation of skin and gastrointestinal tract.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: damaged skin
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting. Call a doctor immediately.
Inhalation:
N/A
Skin Contact:
Flush with water for 15 minutes while removing affected clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Wearing gloves and eye protection, absorb on spill pad. Containerize for disposal as hazardous waste.
Disposal:
Do not flush to sewer. Dispose of as hazardous waste according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Wash after handling. Avoid contact with skin and clothing.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
N/A
11/11/98 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
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^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.
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