CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- POTASSIUM CHROMATE  -- 6810-00-T71-3478
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE
MSDS Date:05/25/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-T71-3478
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:708-451-0150
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:38384-04, 38386-01
Preparer's Name:K. KUCHEL
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:CENC1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO (FORMERLY IN FRANKLIN PARK, IL.)
Address:8315 LEE HWY
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22031
Country:US
Phone:800-621-4778
CAGE:11273
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:11222 MELROSE AVE
Box:City:FRANKLIN, PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131
Country:US
Phone:708-451-0150
CAGE:CENC1

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

Ingred Name:NONHAZARDOUS
= Wt:100.
Code:F

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TOXIC. ABSORBED THRU SKIN. ACUTE:
    SEVERE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND GI
    TRACT. SKIN ULCERS, ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION. CHRONIC: SYSTEMIC METAL
    POISONING, DERMATITIS, LIVER/KIDNE Y DAMAGE, NASAL DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:KNOWN CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN, EYE,
    RESPIRATORY OR KIDNEY/LIVER DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE.

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

First Aid:SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHES/SHOES. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION  IMMEDIATELY. EYE: WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINS LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.  INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BREATHING,  GIVE ARTIFICIAL  RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT,	GIVE  OXYGEN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.  INGEST: IF SWALLOWED,
    INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING
    FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON. CALL PHY SICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WITH WATER IF INVOLVED, OTHERWISE USE ANY
    MEDIUM FOR EXTINGUISHING SUPPORT FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP RUN-OFF OUT OF SEWER. IN EVENT OF FIRE
    WEAR FULL PROTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPCE OPERATED IN PRESSURE
    DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE BUT IS A HAZARDOUS
    OXIDIZING MATERIAL. IN CONTACT WITH EASILY OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCE MAY
    CAUSE IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLOSION. INCREASES THE
    FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERI ALS. RELEASES OXYGEN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS. VENTILATE AREA OF
    LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SPILLS: SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE
    FOR RECLAMATION OR D ISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH
    DILUTE FERROUS SULFATE OR SODIUM SULFITE SOLUTION TO DESTROY
    CHROMATE.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE FERROUS SULFATE OR SODIUM SULFITE SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY LOCATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. FOR LABORATORY
    USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD, OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH
    OF CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:POLY OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:THOROUGHLY CLEAN CLOTHING AND SHOES BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=968.C, ######F
Spec Gravity:2.73
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW CRYSTALS, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, OXIDIABLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXYGEN, CHROMIUM OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL: WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR
    RECLAMATION MAY BE DISPOSED IN A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE FACILITY. DO
    NOT FLUSH TO SEWER. DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL	LAWS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:POTASSIUM CHROMATE: ORM-E, NA9142.

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