J T BAKER INC -- 5535, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE  -- 6810-00N028728
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:5535, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE
MSDS Date:08/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028728
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;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:CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE (1:3); (CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE)
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:1 (CR)MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.05 (CR)MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT W/SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. DUST MAY ULCERATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF DUST IS IRRITATING & MAY BE SEVERELY
    DAMAGING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES &/OR LUNG S. INGESTION MAY RESULT
    IN SEVERE INTESTINAL IRRITATION W/BURNS TO MOUTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE:GROUP 1(NTP), GROUP
    1(IARC).
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:CALL MD. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATER  FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP.
    MOVE EXPOSED CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
    USE H*2O TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATL MAY
    CAUSE FIRE.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATLS. KEEP FROM
    CONT W/CLTHG & OTHER COMBUST MATLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STRONG OXIDIZER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE
    CONC EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCS UP TO 1 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
    DUST/MIST RESP IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FCSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT. EMERGENCY EYE WASH
    & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:387F,197C
Spec Gravity:2.70 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED CRYSTALS W/NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATLS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE #D007 (EP TOXIC WASTE).

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