ALLIED CORP., ALLIED CHEMICAL,CSS DEPT. -- AMMONIUM BICHROMATE -- 6750-00-274-5169 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM BICHROMATE
MSDS Date:06/12/1980
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-274-5169
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CORP., ALLIED CHEMICAL,CSS DEPT.
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Info Phone Num:315-487-4990/800-522-8001
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:JO859
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CORP., ALLIED CHEMICAL,CSS DEPT.
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Phone:201-455-2000
CAGE:JO859
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164
Company Name:B P I, INC BEST PHOTO INDUSTRIES INC
Address:2318 WATTERSON TRAIL
Box:City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40299-2534
Country:US
Phone:501-267-8065
CAGE:15534

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE  (BICHROMATE)  (SARA III)
CAS:7789-09-5
RTECS #:HX7650000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:0.1PPM CRO3;CEILING
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION:BICHROMATE DUSTS/MIST
    CAN CAUSE ULCERATION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM,AS WELL AS IRRITATION TO
    THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.INGESTION:CAN BE HARMFUL/FATAL.TOXIC TO THE
    KIDNEYS & LIVER.SKIN:CAN CAU SE IRRITATION,ULCER (CHROME
    SORES).EYES:DUSTS,MISTS OR SOLUTIONS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC-POISONING.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
    HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER WITHOUT
    DELAY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED CL OTHING.INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,HAVE
    VICTIM DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:225C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.WATER IS EFFECTIVE BUT CAN CREATE A RUNOFF PROBLEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER RUNOFF MAY CONTAIN HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
    AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER SEWERS/WATERWAYS.USE
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION SELF-SUSTAINING ABOVE
    225C;SWELLING AND RELEASE OF HEAT AND GASES OCCURS.PRESSURE OF
    RELEASED GASES MAY BURST CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL AND PLACE IN METAL DRUM
    WITH A COVER.CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER. RECOVER
    RESULTING SOLUTION OR SLURRY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL
    VENTILATED AREA.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.AVOID SPARKS,HIGH
    HEAT,REDUCING AGENTS OR WOODEN FLOOR.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE RINSED BEFORE
    DISPOSAL.RINSE WATER SHOULD BE TREATED IF NOT USED IN
    PROCESS.WORKERS EXPOSED TO CHROMIUM CHEMICALS SHOULD AVOID LEATHER
    SHOES AND GLOVES AS THEY CAN BECOME IM PREGNATED WITH THE MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY DUST AND MIST
    RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED. FOR SOME EXPOSURES, A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR MAY
    BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE CR(VI) CONCENTRATION BELOW CURRENT
    PERMISSIBLE TLV LEVELS.MECHANICAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR PACKAGING.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH PLASTIC FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS FACILITIES,HARD
    HAT,RUBBER APRON,BOOTS & GLOVES,LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT & TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. COVER HEAD AND NECK.WEAR FRESH CLOTHING
    DAILY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM AT 1% SOLUTION HAS A PH=3.9

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

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
Spec Gravity:2015
pH:3.9
Solubility in Water:30%
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT RED-ORANGE CRYSTALS-ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS-REACTION CAN BE VIOLENT.CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WITH
    CERTAIN ORGANIC SUBSTANCES AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEAT, STEAM, N2, CR2O3

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
    REGULATIONS.HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO
    WATERWAYS.TREATMENT  METHODS ARE IN LITERATURE & AVAILABLE FROM
    MFR.

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