Updated June 14, 2007
CHROMI UM OXI DE GREEN
Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)
Eye Contact: Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON
Skin Contact: Not a primary skin irritant.
Product Name: chromium oxide green I ngestion: May cause irritations to the gastrointestinal tract. Seek
FDA Name: chromium oxide green medical attention if symptoms develop.
I NCI Name: CI 77288
CAS Number: 1308-38-9 8. FI RST AI D MEASURES
EI NECS Number: 215-160-9
Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to
Origin: natural, modified
20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.
2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.
I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is
2300oC (4172oF)
Melting Point:
difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Boiling Point: not applicable
I ngestion: If large quantities are ingested, get medical advice.
Freezing Point: not applicable
Give water to drink to dilute ingested materials.
Full Shade: Delta E < 1.2
Specific Gravity: 4.0-7.0 9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES
Solubility in w ater: insoluble
Color I ndex: 77288 Flash Point: not applicable, material not flammable
Appearance & Odor: green powder, no odor Explosion Hazard: none
Composition: Dichromium trioxide Extinguishing Media: None does not burn. Use extinguishing
media appropriate for surrounding.
3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-
fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved
Chemical Stability: stable under normal conditions
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
I ncompatibility: none known
the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: none known
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur 10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON
Acute Toxicity: LD50 > 10 000 mg/ kg (oral, rats)
4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE
Skin I rritation Tests: Does not cause irritation of the skin.
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid Eye I rritation Tests: May cause mechanical irritation.
contact with eyes. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene Sensitizing Effects: none.
practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid
freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open 11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS
flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly
Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,
closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.
state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-
5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the
generator.
Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.
Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk 12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON
through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,
General: not considered hazardous material
basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after
DOT Shipping Name: not regulated
spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal
ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
container.
Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-
13. DI SCLAI MER
table criteria, use NIOSH/ OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
Protective Clothing: Gloves, safety glasses, or face shield This information relates only to the specific material designated and
recommended. Local exhaust ventilation recommended. may not be valid for such material used in combination with any
Exposure Controls of Respirable Dust (according to directive other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be
88/ 379/ EEC): Long term total dust: 10mg.m-3-8hr TWA; Respirable the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and
dust: 4mg.m-3-8hr TWA reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,
warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as
7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no
responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or
General: not considered toxic
consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to
I nhalation: Acute inhalation of dust may cause mechanical
satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such
irritation to the respiratory tract.
information for his own particular use.
ALL DATA HEREIN ARE ALL AS PER OUR SUPPLIER.
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