J T BAKER -- SODIUM CHROMATE TETRAHYDRATE, 3640  -- 6810-00N027363
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHROMATE TETRAHYDRATE, 3640
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027363
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
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:DO811
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO811
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:CHROMIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM CHROMATE,
    TETRAHYDRATE) (TLV LIMITS GIVEN FOR CR VI CMPDS, H*2O SOLUBLE. (ING
    2)
CAS:7775-11-3
RTECS #:GB2955000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM (CR), C
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (CR)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:ING 1: PEL LIMITS GIVEN FOR CR ACID & CHROMATES, CRO*3).
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, ULCERATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN:SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS, PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
    SENSITIZATION. HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL, RAPID ABSORP TION.
    EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGEST:HARMFUL & MAY BE FATAL,
    NAUS, VOMIT, GI IRRIT, BURNS TO (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM & CERTAIN CR CMPDS: IARC GRP 1,
    NTP GRP 1, ACGIH GRP A1.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MOUTH & THROAT. CHRONIC:KIDNEY DAMAGE,
    LIVER DAMAGE. TARGET ORGANS:BLOOD, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS,
    LIVER, KIDNEYS, EYES, SKIN, GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN:FLUSH	W/WATER. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD POS PRESS SCBA & FULL
    PROT EQUIP . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT
    RISK. USE H*2O TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC) AWAY
    FROM SPILLED MATL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVE R; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN SECURE POISON AREA. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. KEEP FROM CONTACT WITH CLOTHING & OTHER
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS TLV, A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, APRON, LAB COAT, VENT HOOD.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:CONTAINERS COOL.

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

HCC:D1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0@21C

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHROMIUM OXIDE FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
    LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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