J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM DICHROMATE, DIHYDRATE  -- 6810-00-312-7158
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM DICHROMATE, DIHYDRATE
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-312-7158
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Preparer's Name:VWR
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:SODIUM DICHROMATE DIHYDRATE
CAS:7789-12-0
RTECS #:HX7750000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG CRO3/10M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION- IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERFORATED SEPTUM.
    SKIN- IRRITATION, PROLONG CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS &
    ULCERATION. HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL IF ABSORBE D. EYES- SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION- HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC
    EFFECTS: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED AS A NTP HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN AND AN IARC HUMAN CARCINOGEN (GROUP I).
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION- HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRIATION. TARGET ORGANS: BLOOD,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEYS, EYES, SKIN, GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGESTION- CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION- REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ASSIST WITH BREATHING
    SUPPORT MEASURES IF NEEDED. SKIN- FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. EYES-
    IMMEDIATEL Y FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER ONLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS, TO PREVENT EXPLOSION. STRONG OXIDIZER. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS/FLAMMABLE MATERIALS/POWDERED METALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARAUTS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM SPILLED
    MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. REMO VE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE CODE: REACTIVE. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE
    AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:POISON DANGER.

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

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST FILTER IS
    RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001, D002 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE WASTE).

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:675F,357C
Vapor Density:10.0
Spec Gravity:2.35
pH:3.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE TO RED CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG
    ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHROMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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