CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE,TECHNICAL

Material Safety Data Sheet

SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information

SECTION I - Material Identity

`Item Name`
`Part Number/Trade Name`	`CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, CHROMIC ACID`
`National Stock Number`	`6810002643939`
`CAGE Code`	`AMCHC`
`Part Number Indicator`	`A`
`MSDS Number`	`173494`
`HAZ Code`	`C`

SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information

`Manufacturer Name`	`AMERICAN CHROME & CHEMICAL INC, HARCROS CHEM (CSD)`
`P.O. Box`	`9912`
`Street`	`3800 BUDDY LAWRENCE DRIVE`
`City`	`CORPUS CHRISTI`
`State`	`TX`
`Country`	`US`
`Zip Code`	`78469`
`Emergency Phone`	`512-883-6421`
`Information Phone`	`512-883-5145`

MSDS Preparer's Information

`Date MSDS Prepared/Revised`	`01OCT93`
`Date of Technical Review`	`05JAN95`
`Active Indicator`	`Y`
`Item Manager`	`CX`

Alternate Vendors

`Vendor #1 Name`	`CSD, INC`
`Vendor #1 CAGE`	`4N760`
`Vendor #5 CAGE`	`BWCBS`

SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

`Specification Number`	`0-C-303D`
`Hazard Storage Compatibility Code`	`C1`
`NRC License Number`	`N/R`
`Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)`	`N/R`
`Appearance/Odor`	`DARK RED CRYSTALS, NO ODOR`
`Boiling Point`	`DECOMPOSES`
`Melting Point`	`385F,196C`
`Vapor Pressure`	`N/A`
`Vapor Density`	`N/A`
`Specific Gravity`	`2.70`
`Decomposition Temperature`	`N/K`
`Evaporation Rate`	`N/A`
`Solubility in Water`	`APPRECIABLE, 62.5%`
`Chemical pH`	`1.0,1%`
`Corrosion Rate`	`N/K`
`Container Type`	`D`
`Container Pressure Code`	`1`
`Temperature Code`	`4`
`Product State Code`	`S`

SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

`Flash Point Method`	`UNK`
`Lower Explosion Limit`	`N/A`
`Upper Explosion Limit`	`N/A`
`Extinguishing Media`	`THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE.CHOICE OF EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SHOULD BE BASED ON OTHER MATL INVOLVED IN FIRE`
`Special Fire Fighting Procedures`	`USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS`
`Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards`	`PRODUCT MAY ACT AS OXIDIZING AGENT TO INITIATE OR SUSTAIN FIRE INVOLVING ORGANIC MATTER OR OTHER EASILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL.NOT FLAMMABLE`

SECTION V - Reactivity Data

`Stability`	`YES`
`Stability Conditions to Avoid`	`NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG`
`Materials to Avoid`	`MATL STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT.REACT W/EASILY OXIDIZABLE/COMBUST MATLS @HI TEMPS.DRY FORM/SOLN REACT VIO W/ORG MATLS`
`Hazardous Decomposition Products`	`CHROMIC OXIDE (CR2O3), OR OTHER OXIDES OF CHROMIUM WHICH MAY BE HAZARDOUS`
`Hazardous Polymerization`	`NO`
`Polymerization Conditions to Avoid`	`NOT APPLICABLE`
`LD50 - LD50 Mixture`	`ORAL LD50=52MG/KG(RAT-BOTH SEXES)`

SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data

`Route of Entry: Skin`	`YES`
`Route of Entry: Ingestion`	`YES`
`Route of Entry: Inhalation`	`YES`
`Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic`	`DRY/WET MATL CORR TO EYE/SKIN TISSUE.CONTACT W/VERY SM AMT OF DUST/MIST CAN QUICKLY RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.INHAL:DAMAGE TO MUC MEMBRANES,PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM,RESP SYS IRRIT.SKIN:SEVERE BURNS,EXT ULCERS,ULCERATION OF BROKEN SKIN,"CHROME SORES".ABSORB THRU SKIN CAUSING SYS POISONING.INGEST:BURN GI TRACT,FATAL`
`Carcinogenity: NTP`	`YES`
`Carcinogenity: IARC`	`YES`
`Carcinogenity: OSHA`	`YES`
`Explanation of Carcinogenity`	`HEXAVALENT CR CMPDS AS GROUP OF CHEM LISTED AS 3 BEING SUFFICINET EVIDENCE FOR CARCI TO HUMANS.ON CA PROP 65 LIST`
`Symptoms of Overexposure`	`CORR TO EYE/SKIN TISSUE. SEVERE BURNS. IRRIT OF RESP SYS. EXTERNAL ULCERS, ULCERATIN OF BROKEN SKIN, "CHROME SORES".SYSTEMIC POISONING. BURNS OF DIGESTIVE TRACT, FATAL`
`Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure`	`NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG`
`Emergency/First Aid Procedures`	`SKIN/EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/WATER(SOAP & WATER FOR SKIN)FOR @LEAST 15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.ASCORBIC ACID REPORTED TO BE USEFUL ANTIDOTE FOR CHROMIUM POISONING.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.STOP BREATH GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION.GET MED ATTN IMMED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER OR SEVERAL GLASSES OF MILK.GET MED ATTN IMMED.NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:SEE SUPPLEMENTAL`

SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

`Steps if Material Released/Spilled`	`CAREFULY SHOIVEL/SWEEP INTO CLSD METAL CNTNR FOR RECLAMATIN/DISPOSAL.CONTAIN LIQ,ABSORBW/INERT ABSORBENT(VERMICULITE/SAND/SOIL)SHOVEL/SWEEP INTO CLSD METAL CNTRN FOR DISPOSAL.REMOVE ALL VISIBLE SPILLED MATL.RQ=10LBS`
`Neutralizing Agent`	`NOT SPECIFIED BY MFG`
`Waste Disposal Method`	`DO NOT DISCHARGE INTO SEWERS/NAVIBABLE WATER/CONTAMIN UNDERGROUND WATER.RECLAIM WASTE CHROMIC ACID-IF NOT CONTACT LOC WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR OR FOLLOW STEPS:CAREFULLY/SLOWLY DISLOVE IN LOTS OF WATER(SOLN CAN BURN)(CONTD-OTHE PRECAUTIONS)`
`Handling and Storage Precautions`	`R PROT EQPMT WHEN HANDLING INCLUDING RESP.KEEP CNTNR CLSD WHEN NOT IN USE.STORE AWAY FROM COMBUST MATL/OTHER CHEM.DO NOT RECYCLE/REUSE CNTNR. DI`
`Other Precautions`	`DISP CONTD:REDUCE TO TRIVALENT CR BY MIXING W/REDUCING AGENTS(EX:FERROUS SULFATE).ADJUST PH TO 8.5 W/SODIUM CARBONATE TO PPT TRIVALENT CR AS CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE.FILTER/DRY PPT CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE.DISPOSE IAW FED/STATE/LOC REGS.MATL WASTE:D007`

SECTION VIII - Control Measures

`Respiratory Protection`	`MSHA/NIOSH-APPROVED FILTER-TYPE RESP USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF 29CFR1910.134`
`Ventilation`	`SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN WORKPLACE CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV`
`Protective Gloves`	`RUBBER OR PVC GLOVES`
`Eye Protection`	`CHAMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES`
`Other Protective Equipment`	`RUBBER BOTTS,LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT,HARD HAT ARE RECOMMENDED.AVAILABILITY OF SAFETY SHOWER & EYEWASH FOUNTAIN IS RECOMMENDED`
`Work Hygenic Practices`	`CLEAN WELL CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES BEFORE REUSE/DISCARD.KEEP SEPARATED FROM FOOD.AVOID BREATH MIST/DUST & EYES/SKIN.SHOWER`
`Supplemental Health/Safety Data`	`1STAID:MASSIVE OVEREXPO TO CHROMIC ACID SOLNS LEAD TO KIDNEY FAILURE,LIVER DAMAGE,DEATH.EFFECTIVE TREATMENT:IMMED ADMIN 5-10G ASCORBIC ACID(DISSOLVED IN H2O)BY MOUTH/IONTRAVENOUSLY FOLLOWED BY 1000G 3X/DAY FOR 14DAYS.SKIN ULCERS:REMOVE FROM EXPO,CLEAN/DEBRIDEMENT DAILY,APPLY ANTIBIOTIC CREAM,DRESS`
`Disposal Code`	`O`

SECTION IX - Label Data

`Protect Eye`	`YES`
`Protect Skin`	`YES`
`Protect Respiratory`	`YES`
`Chronic Indicator`	`UNKNOWN`
`Contact Code`	`MODERATE`
`Fire Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`Health Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`React Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`Specific Hazard and Precaution`	DRY/WET MATL CORR TO EYE/SKIN TISSUE.CONTACT W/DUST/MIST CAN RESULT IN SEVE BURNS.INHAL:DAMAGE TO MUC MEMB,PERFORATION OF NASAL SEPTUM,RESP SYS IRRIT.SKIN:SEVE BURNS,EXT ULCERS,ULCERATION OF BROKEN SKIN,"CHROME SORES".ABSORB THRU SKIN CAUSING SYS POISONING.INGEST:BURN GI TRACT,FATAL. 1STAID:SKIN/EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/WATER(SOAP & WATER FOR SKIN)FOR @LEAST 15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMIN CLOTH/SHOES.ASCORBIC ACID REPORTED TO BE USEFUL ANTIDOTE FOR CHROMIUM POISONING.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.STOP BREATH GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUS.GET MED ATTN IMMED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER OR SEVERAL GLASSES OF MILK.GET MED ATTN IMMED

SECTION X - Transportation Data

`Container Quantity`	`50`
`Unit of Measure`	`LB`

SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information

`Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)`	`0`
`Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)`	`0`

SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information

`Ingredient #`	`01`
`Ingredient Name`	`(CRCPD) CHROMIC ACID (CHROMIC TRIOXIDE)`
`CAS Number`	`1333820`
`NIOSH Number`	`GB6650000`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`100`
`OSHA PEL`	`0.5 MG CR/M3`
`ACGIH TLV`	`0.05 MG CR/M3`
`Recommended Limit`	`NONE RECOMMENDED`