J T BAKER INC -- 3090, POTASSIUM DICHROMATE  -- 6810-00-200-2915
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3090, POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
MSDS Date:02/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-200-2915
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:DICHROMIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE) 
    (SARA III)
CAS:7778-50-9
RTECS #:HX7680000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION AND SKIN ABSORPTION ARE
    HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. PROLONGED CONTACT W/AIRBORNE
    SUBSTANCE MAY LEAD TO PERFORATED SEPTUM.  CONTACT W/EYES CAN CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. CONTACT W/SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    PROLONGED (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:POTASSIUM DICHROMATE:GROUP 1 IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SKIN CONTACT MAY RESULT IN DERMATITIS
    AND SKIN ULCERATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH AND
    STOMACH, WHICH MAY CAUSE PERFORATION OF TISSUE. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE D AMAGE TO KIDNEYS, LIVER, BLOOD AND
    LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN

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

First Aid:CALL MD. INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF
    WATER. INDUCE VOMIT. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE
    ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG DFCLT, GIVE O*2. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WA TER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    AND SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER TO
    KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIAL
    MAY CAUSE FIRE. NOTE:DECOMPOSES AT BOILING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL.
    W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA.  FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
    HARMFUL IF INHALED. KEEP FROM CNTCT W/CLTHG & OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
    MATLS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLTHG. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
    USE W/ADEQUATE VEN TILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT ARE RECOMMENDED.
    EMERGENCY EYEWASH, DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:932F,500C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:748F,398C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:932F,500C
Spec Gravity:2.67 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT, ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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