MALLINCKRODT INC -- SODIUM DICHROMATE  -- 6810-00-281-2686
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM DICHROMATE
MSDS Date:02/11/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2686
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC., SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361-0315
Country:US
Phone:314-982-5000
CAGE:1BF21

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM DICHROMATE
CAS:7789-12-0
RTECS #:HX7750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:REL: 25UG/M3 (TWA)
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3 C (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (CR VI)

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 50 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF SKIN,
    EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT OR GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. MAY CAUSE BURNS
    TO SKIN, EYES, AND DIGESTIVE TRACT. MAY SENSITITIZE SKIN. CHRONIC:
    DERMATITIS, PERFERATION OF NA SAL SEPTUM, DAMAGE TO KIDNEY, LIVER,
    ORGASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
    AS A CARCINOGEN BY IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, SORE  THROAT, BURNING SENSATION IN SINUSES, SNEEZING. EYES:
    TEARING, PAIN, BURNS, BLURRED VISION, REDNESS. SKIN: REDNESS,
    BURNS, BLISTERS, ULCERS,  RASH, ITCHING. INGESTION: BURNS TO MOUTH,
    THROAT, ESOPHAGUS, SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    INTENSE THIRST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR
    EYE DISORDERS; OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY, OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
    MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. GET A DOCTOR. EYES:
    FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ASSISTANCE. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE WITH LOTS OF
    WATER TH EN CLEAN WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL TREATMENT.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITNG IMMEDIATELY AFTER GIVING WATER TO
    CONSCIOUS PERSON. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROPTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER: MAY EXPLODE WHEN SHOCKED OR
    EXPOSED TO FIRE, OPEN FLAME, FRICTION OR HIGH TEMPERATURES (375F).

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR PROPER
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO INCLUDE RESPIRATORY
    PROTECTION. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. MOP OR  FLUSH AREA WITH
    NEUTRALIZING SOLUTIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE FERROUS SULFATE SOLUTION/SODIUM SULFITE
    SOLUTION FOLLOWED BY SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE
    IN A DRY AREA AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC, OR OTHER EASILY
    OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS. AVOID STORAGE ON WOOD FLOOR
Other Precautions:REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ANY SPILLED CHROMATES; DO NOT
    RETURN TO ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF REGULATORY LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED; USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR UP TO 10 TIMES THE REGULATORY
    LIMITS. IF THIS EXCEEDED; USE AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA. USE
    RESPIRATORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OS HA REGULATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECCOMMENDED TO LIMIT EMMISIONS TO
    IMMEDIATE AREA AND NOT TO GENERAL WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING
    BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON, OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE. HCC = D2
    ASSIGNED BASED UPON THE FACT THAT ITEM IS AN OXIDIZER AND TOXIC,
    ALSO HAS ACUTE & CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS (SEE TABLE B-3 OF DLAI 4
    145.11)

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

HCC:D2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:752F,400C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:675F,357C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:752F,400C
Vapor Pres:0 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:2.35 @ 25C
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS OR GRANULES, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS IN PRESENCE OF ACIDS,
    HYDRAZINE, ETHANOL, TRINITROTOLUENE, ACETIC ANHYDRIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SHOCK. CONTACT WITH
    OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CHROMINUM

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING CHROMIUM DISPOSAL. MFR: DISPOSE AT
    RCRA APPROVED LANDFILL AFTER REDUCTION AND NEUTRALIZATION.
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ)(CWA /CERCLA): 1000 LBS.

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