MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- CHROMIUM SULFATE  -- 6810-00K002527
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K002527
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Emergency Phone Num:314 982 5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:CHROMIC SULFATE  (SARA III)
CAS:10101-53-8
RTECS #:GB7200000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG CRO3/M3;CEILG
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:MAY CAUSE HEAD/FEVR,IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:LG
    QTY CAUSES VOMIT/SHOCK;SKIN:ULCERATION;EYES:DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H* 2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:CONTACT RESPONSE TEAM, COOL CONT. W. LG AMTS
    WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.DO  NOT FLUSH TO THE SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATD 08AUG85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD;
    CARCINGENTY:INADEQUATE EVIDENCE FOR CARCINGENICITY IN SHORT TERM
    TESTING(IARC SUPP4,82);CR(III)DEFND BY MAK AS CARCINOGEN IN
    ANIMALS.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.70
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET OR GREEN CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PER MFR,NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT KNOWN
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR & CONTAINED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DISPOSD AS HAZ WASTE IN A RCRA APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGS; CW/CERCLA RQ:
    1000LBS.

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