FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SC881 CLEANING SOLUTION (CHROMIC ACID-SULFU  -- 6810-01-245-2127
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SC881 CLEANING SOLUTION (CHROMIC ACID-SULFU
MSDS Date:11/06/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-245-2127
MSDS Number: BNWVZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SULFURIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-93-9
RTECS #:WS5600000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:CHROMIC ACID
CAS:1333-82-0
RTECS #:GB6650000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 MICRO GRAMS/M3
ACGIH TLV:50 MICRO GRAMS/M3

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2140 MG/KG (H2SO4)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS ON CONTACT WITH
    SKIN AND EYES. VAPORS CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IF INHALED. WILL CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF GI TRACT AND BURNS TO
    MOUTH, THROAT, AND STOMACH IF S WALLOWED. PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    INHALTION OR CONTACT MAY CAUSE CANCER OR LESIONS IN MUCOUS
    MEMBRANESOR SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM IS LISTED AS A KNOWN CARCINOGEN
    BY IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: SEVERE CHEST PAIN, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, COUGHING, SNEEZING, WHEEZING, BLOODY NOSE. EYES: PAIN,
    REDNESS, BURNS, TEARING, BLURRED VISION. SKIN: REDNESS, BURNS,
    PAIN, ITCHING. INGESTED: SORE THR OAT, BROWN STAINS AROUND MOUTH,
    SEVERE PAIN IN STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK WHEN USING THIS
    MATERIAL.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET
    MEDICAL CARE. EYES: FLUSH WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER WHILE
    HOLING EYELIDS OPEN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FORSEVERAL
    MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR BURNS. INGESTED: GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. DOCTORS: REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS IF
    PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. DO NOT GET SOILD STREAM OF WATER ON MATERIAL.
    MOVE CONTAINER IF CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES OR VAPOR ON
    EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES OR OPEN FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED
    MATERIAL. STOP LEAK IF CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK. CONTAIN SPILL.
    ISOLATE AREA AND DENY ENTRY. VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE AND PLACE
    IN AN ACID-PROOF CONTAINER	FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:20% SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION, SLAKED LIME,
    CRUSHED LIMESTONE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. USE
    ONLY WHERE PROPER VENTILATION IS PROVIDED.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
    FAIL, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID MISTS OR AIR
    SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR. IF RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS USED, APROGRAM IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CF R 1910.134 MUST BE IMPLEMENTED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURES BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON, LAB COAT OR SIMILAR CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH MATERIAL. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:554F,290C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:23.0F,-5.0C
Vapor Pres:.001 MM HG
Spec Gravity:1.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN VISCOUS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
FINELY DIVIDED COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANICS, WATER, STRONG ALKALIS, METALS,
    NITRIC ACID MIXTURES, PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH WATER, ORGANIC MATERIALS, AND
    FINELY DIVIDED COMBUSTIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS FUMES OF CHROMIUM AND SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTAINS CHROMIUM- REGULATORY LEVEL IS 5.0
    MG/L. IF AT OR ABOVE THIS LEVEL, MUST BE DISPOSED OF IAW 40 CFR
    262, EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE  NUMBER D007.

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