J T BAKER INC -- AMMONIUM DICHROMATE, 0688  -- 6810-00-208-6763
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE, 0688
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-208-6763
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LN
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num: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, DIAMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM DICHROMATE)
    (BICHROMATE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7789-09-5
RTECS #:HX7650000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG(CR)/M3
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:ACUTE: INHAL: EXCESSIVE INHAL IS
    IRRIT, MAY CAUSE RESP SYS DMG. SKIN/EYES CONT: SEV IRRIT/BURNS.
    SKIN ABSORPTION: HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL. INGEST: HARMFUL & MAY BE
    FATAL, KIDNEY, LIVER DMG, BURNS TO MO UTH, THROAT, & STOMACH.
    CHRONIC: KIDNEYDMG, LIVER DMG. TARGET ORGANS: BLOOD, RESP SYS,
    LUNGS, LIVER, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DICHROMIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT: IARC
    MONO ON EVALUATION OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEM TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 49,
    1990: GROUP 1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: KIDNEYS, EYES, SKIN, GI TRACT.
    POISON! DANGER! MAY CAUSE BURNS OR EXTERNAL ULCERS. MAY BE FATAL IF
    SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF INHALED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN/EYES : IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    . MOVE CONTRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZERS. CONT W/COMBUST MATLS,
    FLAMM MATLS/POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO. IN CASES OF
    EXCESSIVE HEAT/CNDTNS OF CONFINEMENT, AN EXTREME (SUP DAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.
    WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER AND COVER. REMOVE FRO M 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.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING, OR IN EYES. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:AN APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV,
    NIOSH/MSHA SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: HAZ EXISTS RSTLG IN POSS SPONTANEOUS VIOLENT THERMAL DECOMP.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:338F,170C
Vapor Density:8.7
Spec Gravity:2.15 (H*2O=1)
pH:3.9
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS ORANGE TO RED CRYSTALS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ WASTE # D001, D002.

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