J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- POTASSIUM CHROMATE  -- 6810-00-241-8422
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-8422
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHROMATE	(SARA III)
CAS:7789-00-6
RTECS #:GB2940000
Fraction by Wt: 100% %
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 MG (CRO3)/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG(CR)/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV = 0.05 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXCESSIVE INHALATION IS IRRITATING AND
    MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. SKIN ABSORPTION IS HARMFUL AND
    MAY BE FATAL. INGESTION IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL PAIN. CHRONIC  EXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO KIDNEY DAMAGE
    AND/OR LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED AS A NTP HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN AND AN IARC HUMAN CARCINOGEN (GROUP I).
Effects of Overexposure:RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL
    PAIN. LIVER DAMAGE, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND/OR
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
    PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. IN HALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC)
    AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY  CONTAINER AND COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES AND HIGH
    TEMPERATURES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN CONTACT. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED LEATHER ARTICLES,
    INCLUDING SHOES, THAT CANNOT BE DECONTAMINATED. STORE IN SECURE
    POISON AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST FILTER IS
    RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDS TLV, A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYE WASH STATION AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING PRODUCT
    AND BEFORE EATING DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:V1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1787F,975C
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:6.7
Spec Gravity:2.73
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS SOLID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHROMIUM OXIDE FUMES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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