OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP DIV OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM -- SODIUM CHROMATE ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-264-6714
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHROMATE ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:12/30/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6714
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP DIV OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM
Address:345 3RD ST (ELECTROCHEMICALS DIV)
Box:728
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-278-7000
Emergency Phone Num:716-278-7000
CAGE:91784
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP (OXYCHEM)SHORT ABBREVIAT
Address:360 RAINBOW BLDVD SOUTH
Box:728
City:NIAGARA FALLS
State:NY
ZIP:14302
Country:US
Phone:1-800-733-3665
CAGE:91784
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:5005 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75244-6198
Country:US
Phone:800-752-5151/972-404-3800
CAGE:0AH54

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHROMATE (SARA III)
CAS:7775-11-3
RTECS #:GB2955000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.1 PPM CRO3;CEILING
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS  52 MG/M3
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE
    NASAL SEPTUM AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN-MAY RARELY CAUSE ALLERGIC
    CONTACT DERMATITIS. EYE-WILL CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATIO AND POTENTILA
    DAMAGE TO THE EYES. INGESTIO N-CAN CAUSE SEVERE TISSUE DESTRUCTION.
    KEDNEY FAILURE MAY FOLLOW & RESULT IN DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO
    ESTABLISH A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE AGENT AND HUMAN CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. MAY CAUSE DEEP PENETRATING
    ULCERS ON SKIN. PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT ON BROKEN SKIN
    MAY CAUSE CHROME SORES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK PHYSICIAN. SKIN-IMMEDIATELY WASH AREA WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER & SOAP FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK PHYSICIAN.
    INHALATION-REMO VE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS HARD, HAVE TRAINED
    PERSON ADMINSTER OXYGE, IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE CPR. SEEK
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE MAY BE
    USED IN AREAS WHERE PRODUCT IS STORED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA PRESSURE DEMAND, SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE WORN BY FIRE FIGHTERS IN AREAS WHERE
    THIS PRODUCT IS STORED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER. AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANIC
    MATERIAL

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK. DIKE. REMOVE WITH VACUUM TRUCK.
    TREAT SPILL AREA WITH REDUCING AGENT AND NEUTRALIZE WITH WEAK BASE.
    SOAK UP WITH INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL, PLACE IN A CLOSED, LABELLED
    CONTAINER & STORE IN A  SAFE PLACE TO AWAIT DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH, LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM
    SOURCES OF HEAT.
Other Precautions:POISONOUS SOLIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPVD RESPIRATOR WHERE DUST,MIST
    OR FUMES MAY BE GENERATED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE MISTS/FUMES/GASES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING (TAKE SHOWER
    AFTER WORK;USE FRESH CLOTH DAILY). LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1458F,792C
Spec Gravity:2.7
pH:8.4-9
Solubility in Water:44%@68F(20C)
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS, NO ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS, OILS, GREASES AND ANY OXIDIZABLE
    MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MATERIAL IS NOT KNOWN TO POLYMERIZE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.NEVER FLUSH TO SEWER.
    SIGNIFICANT SPILLS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES

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