SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- POTASSIUM CHROMATE  -- 6810-00-281-2688
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CHROMATE
MSDS Date:04/12/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2688
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHROMATE	(SARA III)
CAS:7789-00-6
RTECS #:GB2940000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
OSHA PEL:C,0.1 MG/M3 CRO3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG CR/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:11 MG/KG INTRAMUSCULAR-RABBIT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES AND
    SKIN;CORROSIVE/SENSITIZER;SEVERE NOSE AND THROAT
    IRRITATION.COUGHING AND CHEST PAIN.CHRONIC: G.I,LIVER ,LUNGS AND KI
    DNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS;HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM IS
    LISTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP AND IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
    15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE;USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL, OR WATER FOG IF APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1775F,968C
Spec Gravity:3.0
pH:BASIC
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,YELLOW SOLID CRYSTSLS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS;COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES LIKE WOOD,PAPER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF POTASSIUM AND
    CHROMIUM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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