J T BAKER INC -- AMMONIUM DICHROMATE, 0690  -- 6810-00N059750
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE, 0690
MSDS Date:09/07/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N059750
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
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)
    (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/M3 (CR)
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 INHALATION IS
    IRRITATING, MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DAMAGE. SKIN/EYE
    CONTACT:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST:IS HARMFUL & MAY BE
    FATAL, KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE, BURNS T O MOUTH, THROAT &
    STOMACH. CHRONIC:KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS:BLOOD,
    RESPIRATORY (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE:IARC MONOGRAPHS ON
    EVAL OF CARCIN RISK OF CHEMS TO MAN, VOL 49, PG 49, 1990:GROUP 1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SYSTEM, LUNGS, LIVER, KIDNEYS, EYES,
    SKIN, GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYG EN. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT
    EQUIPMENT . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT
    RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATL MAY
    CAUSE FIRE. IN CASES OF EXCESSIVE HEAT/CNDTNS OF CONFINEMENT
    EXTREME HAZARD EXISTS RESULTING IN POSS SPONT (SUPP DATA)

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUST MATLS. KEEP FROM CONT
    W/CLTHG. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. USE W/ADEQ VENT. POISON! DANGER!
    MAY CAUSE BURNS/EXTERNAL ULCERS. CAUT! CONTAINS CHROMIUM (VI),
    CANCER HAZARD. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN.
    HARMFUL IF INHALED. ST RONG OXIDIZER. CONT W/OTHER MATL(SUPDAT)

=============  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 SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . UNIFORM, APRON ARE REC. LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:3.9 (1% SOLN). EXPLO HAZ:VIOLENT THERMAL DECOMP. OTHER PREC:MAY
    CAUSE FIRE. USE IN CLOSED RXN VESSELS REQUIRES STRINGENT PRECS
    BECAUSE OF EXPLO HAZARD.

==================  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:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, ORANGE TO RED CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.
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 I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: D001,
    D002 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE WASTE).

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