FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- CHROMIC CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00F032016
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIC CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:11/22/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032016
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:10025-73-7
RTECS #:GB5425000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/CUM

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1870 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION & PULMONARY
    EDEMA; CONCENTRATION OF 500 MG/CUM IS IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO
    LIFE. EYES: IRRITATION. CHRONIC INHALATION: FIBROSIS TO
    PNEUMOCONIOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA TO FRESH AIR
    IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESSURE & ADMINISTER OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE,
    KEEP AFFECTED  PERSON WARM & AT REST. ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN
    SHOUOLD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15-20 MIN. INGESTION: GIVE 2/4 GLASSES OF WATER
    & INDUCE VOMITTING.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY, FOAM. LARGER FIRE:
    FOG/ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STAY AWAY FROM STORAGE TANK ENDS. DO NOT GET
    WATE INSIDE CONTAINER COOL FIRE-EXPOSED COMTAINERS W/WATER FROM
    SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIG HOLDING AREA SUCH AS LAGOON/POND/PIT FOR
    CONTAINMENT. USE PROTECTIVE COVER SUCH AS A PLASTIC SHEET TO
    PREVENT MATERIAL FROM DISSOLVING IN FIRE EXTINGUISHING WATER/RAIN.
    SEE SUPP.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR/QUARTER MASK/FUME/HIGH
    EFFECIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACEPIECE/SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR/SELF-CONTAINER BREATHING APPARATUS/
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/GENERAL DILUTION
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACESHIELD, EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL CON'T: USE DREDGES/LIFTS TO EXTRACT IMMOBILIZED MASSES OF
    POLLUTION & PRECIPITATES. USE SUCTION HOSES TO REMOVE TRAPPED SPILL
    MATERIAL. OCCUPATIONAL SPILL: STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO IT WITHOUT
    RIS K. FOR SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP W/SAND/ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE
    INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:2102 F
Spec Gravity:2.8
pH:2.4
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLENT, LUSTROUS, CRYSTAL W/GREASY FEEL.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:UNCHANGED AT 2372F: SUBLIMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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