J T BAKER INC -- CHROMIUM CHLORIDE 6-HYDRATE, 1588  -- 6810-00N043141
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIUM CHLORIDE 6-HYDRATE, 1588
MSDS Date:09/14/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043141
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
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:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:CHROMIUM (III) CHLORIDE, HEXAHYDRATE (1:3:6) (CHROMIUM
    CHLORIDE, 6-HYDRATE)
CAS:10060-12-5
RTECS #:GB5450000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (AS CR)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (AS CR)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT)1790 MG/KG
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: RESPIRATORY TRACT
    ULCERS, INFLAMMATION OF LARYNX, LUNGS, GI TRACT, AND NASAL
    PASSAGES. SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP/INGEST: NONE
    IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS:  SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOTE: WHILE THE SPECIFIC CHROMIUM
    COMPOUNDS CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED, THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT CERTAIN
    CHROMIUM (SUPP DATA)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN . SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYE: IMMED FLUSHWITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. AVOID CONT W/EYES,
    SKIN/CLTHG.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR W/DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CARCIN COMM: COMPOUNDS CAUSE CANCER IN HUMANS AND EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
    (MFR).

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

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:181F,83C
Spec Gravity:1.76(H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE TO BLACK CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, LITHIUM, NITROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CHLORINE AND
    CHLORINE COMPOUNDS.

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

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

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