J T BAKER INC -- 1638, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00N028730
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1638, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:08/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028730
=== 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:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;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:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE (1:3); (CHROMIC ACID)
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. DUST MAY ULCERATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS IRRITATING AND MAY BE SEVERELY
    DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES AND/ OR LUNGS. INGESTION MAY
    RESULT IN SEVERE INTESTINAL IRRITATION WITH BURNS TO MOUTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE: GROUP 1 (IARC), GROUP
    1 (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    EYES: FLUS H WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
    FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES 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 EXPOSED CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
    USE H*2O TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROT
    CLTHG. KEEP COMBUST (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED
    MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; RE MOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    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. KEEP
    FROM CONTACT W/CLTHG & OTHER COMBUST MATLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT GET
    IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING DUST. KEEP IN
    TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING .

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

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1 PPM, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP IS RECOM. ABOVE LEVEL, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:387F,197C
Spec Gravity:2.70
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED CRYSTALS WITH NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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