J T BAKER INC -- CHROMIUM NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE, 1606  -- 6810-00N043148
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHROMIUM NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE, 1606
MSDS Date:04/01/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N043148
=== 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) NITRATE, NONAHYDRATE (1:3:9); (CHROMIUM
    NITRATE, 9-HYDRATE)
CAS:7789-02-8
RTECS #:GB6300000
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:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. SKIN/EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORP: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGEST:
    MAY BE HARMFUL. CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM: IARC MONOGRAPHS, VOL 49, PG
    49, 1990: GRP 1. NTP 6TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINS, 1991: KNOWN TO
    BE CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG,
    GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: FLUSH
    SKIN WIT H WATER. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . IN CASE OF FIRE, SOAK
    WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, FRICTION,
    OR HEAT. NOTE: DECOMPOSES AT BOILING POINT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP COMBUSTIBLE (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC.) AWAY
    FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL
    INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &  COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP
    FROM CONTACT WITH CLOTHING AND OTHER COMBUST MATLS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH DUST/MIST
    FILTER IS RECOMMENDED. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV, A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:140F,60C
Spec Gravity:1.80 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE CRYSTALS. ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ALUMINUM, MAGNESIUM, ORGANIC MATERIALS,
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DUSTING.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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