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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Chromium sulfate
CAS#:
39380-78-4
Chemical
Name: Not available.
Chemical
Formula: Cr2(SO4)3.xH2O
Section
2: Composition and Information on IngredientsComposition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Chromium
sulfate 39380-78-4
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Chromium
sulfate LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very
hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects: Very
hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to
lungs, mucous membranes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can
produce target organs damage.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check
for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for
at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an
eye ointment. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Contact: After contact
with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be used.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Serious
Skin Contact: Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest
in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is
not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in
presence
of static discharge: Not available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill: Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the
product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS
and with local authorities.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Do
not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If
you
feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes
Storage:
No specific storage is
required. Use shelves or cabinets sturdy enough to bear the weight of the
chemicals. Be sure that it is not necessary to strain to reach materials, and
that shelves are not overloaded.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: TWA: 0.5 (mg/m3)
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 392.17 g/mole
Color:
Not available.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 3.012 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility
in water, methanol.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water.
Partially soluble in methanol.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not
available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence
of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Eye contact.
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: The
substance is toxic to lungs, mucous membranes.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Very
hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation: Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: CLASS 9:
Miscellaneous hazardous material.
Identification:
: Not available. : NA9100
PG: III
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
available.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations:
Pennsylvania
RTK: Chromium sulfate Massachusetts RTK: Chromium sulfate TSCA 8(b) inventory:
Chromium sulfate SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting:
Chromium sulfate CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Chromium sulfate
Other
Regulations: OSHA:
Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): CLASS D-2A:
Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC): R36/38- Irritating
to eyes and skin.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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