J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL -- POTASSIUM CHROMATE-3058  -- 6810-00-236-5369
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE-3058
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5369
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
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:POTASSIUM CHROMATE	(SARA III)
CAS:7789-00-6
RTECS #:GB2940000
Fraction by Wt: >99%.
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE ACTION ON SKIN/MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES;IRRITATES; INGEST:CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL;SYSTEMIC
    POISON;

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER W/O DELAY, REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING; EYES:OPROMPTLY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN MINIM.
    -GET MEDICAL ATTN; INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS-HAVE VICTIM DRINK WATER &
    INDUCE VO MITING; GET MED. ATTN. FOR INGEST,INHAL,IRRIT,SORE

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTD BRTHG APP. IF EXPOSURE TO(CR)
    DUST/MIST POSIBL
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE CITED BY MFGR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & PLACE IN AUTHORIZED
    CONTAINER; CAUTIONSLY SPRAY RESIDUE W/PLENTY OF WATER. RECOVER
    RESULTING SOLUTION FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.//

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.KEEP CONTAINERS
    CLOSED. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE FOR CHEM HANDLING.
Other Precautions:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO
    WATERWAYS. DISPOSAL METHOD MAY DEPEND ON REGULATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPRV. HI-EFFICIENCY DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR, AS APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN CR(VI) CONC. < TLV.;
    LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE:MAR.1983

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

HCC:D2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:986C/MELTP.
Spec Gravity:2.73
Solubility in Water:>10 %
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW CRYSTALS; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SITUATIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO REDUCING
    AGENTS MAY OCCUR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: OXIDES OF
    CHROMIUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ADD MATERIAL SLOWLY TO A LARGE CONTAINERL OF E  
	WATER. STIR IN SLIGHT EXCESS OF SODA ASH. LET STAND FOR 24 HR.
    DECANT/SIPHON INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER -NEUTRALIZE W/ 6M-HCL. WASH TO
    AUTHORIZED DRAIN  W/EXCESS WATER:

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