VAN WATERS AND ROGERS DIV OF UNIVAR CORP. -- CHROMIC ACID -- 6810-00-264-3939 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/10/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3939
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS DIV OF UNIVAR CORP.
Address:650 W 8TH SOUTH
Box:2369
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84110
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:801-328-1112/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:5T823
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS DIV OF UNIVAR CORP.
Address:650 W 8TH SOUTH
Box:2369
City:SALT LAKE CITY
State:UT
ZIP:84110
Country:US
Phone:801-328-1112/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:5T823

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIC ACID
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: > 99%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:100 MICRO GRAMS/M3
ACGIH TLV:50 MICRO GRAMS/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 50 - 500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:MIST/DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM & RESPIRATORY TRACT.EYE:MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE EYE DAMAGE & EVEN BLINDNESS.SKIN:CORROSIVE,CAN CAUSE
    BURNS/IRRITATION.ABSORPTION MAY LEAD T O KIDNEY FAILURE &
    DEATH.INGESTION:EXTREME TISSUE DESTRUCTION.,KIDNEY/LIVER FAILURE &
    DEATH.CHRONIC-CONJUNCTIVITIS,ULCER
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM & CERTAIN CHROME COMPOUNDS (+6)
    ARE CARCINOGEN (NTP AND IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF MIST OR DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
    OF THE NASAL SEPTUM & RESPIRATORY TRACT. IT IS CORROSIVE AND MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE EYE DAMAGE & EVEN BLINDNESS. CORROSIVE TO SKIN, CAN
    CAUSE BURNS/IRRITATION . ABSORPTION THROUGH SKIN MAY LEAD TO KIDNEY
    FAILURE & DEATH. KIDNEY/LIVER FAILURE & DEATH IF INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IN ALL CASES.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE CPR IF NOT BREATHING.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.INGEST ION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK PLENTY
    OF WATER OR MILK.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT USE
    WATER TO FIGHT THIS FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF DRYS ON CLOTHING,WOOD OR OTHER
    COMBUSTIBLES, MAY CAUSE FIRE. CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS/VAPORS
    OR EVEN WATER MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PVC BOOTS,GLOVES,APRON,SAFETY GOGGLES & A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.FOR SMALL SPILLS,SWEEP UP AND
    DISPOSE OF IN DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS.FOR LARGE SPILLS,SHOVEL
    INTO DOT-APPROVED WA STE CONTAINERS.KEEP OUT OF SEWERS,DRAINS &
    SOILS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL
    VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND
    VAPORS. OBEY HAZARD WARNINGS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF
    CLOTHING BECOMES CONTAMINATED, REMOVE AND LAUNDER (NOT AT HOME).
    AVOID WEARING LEATHER  SHOES AND GLOVES.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTS GENERATED,WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THOSE EMISSION LEVELS (A FULL FACEPIECE
    AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH PARTICULATE FILTERS,A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING  APPARATUS+OR A SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR).
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING
    DUST EMISSIONS AT THE POINT OF USE BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:PVC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES&FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PVC BOOTS
    AND PANTS
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:MASSIVE OVEREXPOSURE TO SOLUTIONS OF CHROMIC ACID
    COULD LEAD TO KIDNEY FAILURE AND DEATH.DEATH HAS BEEN AVOIDED
    THROUGH THE USE OF EARLY RENAL DIALYSIS.ADMINISTER ONE GRAM OF
    ASCORBI C ACID(MOUTH/IV)FOLLOWED BY 100 MG T.I.D. FOR 14 DAYS. SKIN
    ULCERS:DAILY CLEANING(WITH NO EXPOSURE) & USE OF ANTIBIOTIC.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:387F,197C
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:62.5%
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER - NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS OILS OR GREASE, WATER,
    AND ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHROMIC OXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATORY AGENCIES TO ASCERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES. EMPTY
    CONTAINERS CAN HAVE RESIDUES, GASES AND MISTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO
    PROPER DISPOSAL METHODS .

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