GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- CHROMIC ACID  -- 6810-00D001214
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D001214
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 E HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 100%.
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3(CR); 8990

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

Effects of
    Overexposure:EYE:IRRIT,CONJUNC,BURNS,BLIND.SKN:IRRT,BURN,SENS,ULCER
    ,INHL:IRRT,PERF,ULCER,ASTHMA,CANCER.-SEE SUPPL

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

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTN ALL CASES!EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE
    WATER.SKN:WATER WASH 15 MIN,APPLY 10% ASCORBIC ACID SOLN
    COMPRESS.INHL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ART RESP OR O*2.INGEST:IF
    CONSC,GIVE AMPLE  WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM, CO*2,
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA PP MODE.COOL EXP CONTAINERS W/WATER
    SPRAY
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID WATER IF CONTACT W/CRO*3 POSS,STEAM
    EXPL MAY OCCUR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA, WEAR HIE DUST RESP,BODY
    PROTEC. AVOID CREATING DUST. SCOOP OR SHOVEL DRY CHEM INTO CLOSABLE
    METAL DRUM.SPRAY RESIDUE W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE W/ALKALAI.COLLECT NET
    RESIDUE INTO CLOSABLE CONT R.DO NOT FLUSH TO WATERWAY OR SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY, WELL VENTED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORE AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS, REDUCING AGENTS, WOOD(FLOORS).
Other Precautions:TOXIC-CORROSIVE! AVOID EYE-SKN CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE
    OR INGEST. SOAP SHOWER AFTER USE.AVOID LEATHER SHOES-GLOVES.REMOVE
    CONTAM CLOTHING, DO NOT HOME LAUNDER.DO NOT SMOKE-EAT IN USAGE
    AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE HIE DUST-MIST RESP AS REQD.USE SCBA PP MODE
    IF REQD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES, FE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT, RUBBER APRON, BOOTS, FULL BODY-SKN
    PROTEC,SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS #GC5000 DATED SEP86. EFFECTS(CONT):INGEST:POISON

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

HCC:D4
Spec Gravity:2.7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,DELIQUESCENT DARK RED FLAKES OR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANICS,REDUCING AGT,NH*3,H*2S, NA, K.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AT 2500, YEILDS O*2 AND CHROMIC OXIDE
    CR*20*3.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL REDUCTION TO TRIVALENT CR IS
    READ.SUBSEQUENT DISP TO BE IAW ALL LAWS & REGS. RECLAIM ALL POSS
    MATL FOR FURTHER USE.

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