**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Chromium
Catalog Numbers:
C318 500, C318-500, C318500
Synonyms:
Chrome
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7440-47-3 |Chromium | 100.0 | 231-157-5 |
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Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 40
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Possible risks of irreversible effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. May cause conjunctivitis.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause
irritation and/or dermatitis. May cause skin sensitization, an
allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this
material.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver damage.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of fumes may cause
metal fume fever, which is characterized by flu-like symptoms with
metallic taste, fever, chills, cough, weakness, chest pain, muscle
pain and increased white blood cell count. May cause asthma and
shortness of breath. May cause headache, coughing, fever, weight
loss, and pneumoconiosis.
Chronic:
Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract inflammation and
lung damage.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. As in any fire,
wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand,
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. May
burn with invisible flame. During a fire, irritating and highly
toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Dust can be an explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Extinguishing Media:
Use dry sand or earth to smother fire. Use dry chemical to fight
fire. Contact professional fire-fighters immediately.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating
dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Isolate area and
deny entry. Place under an inert atmosphere. Do not use combustible
materials such as paper towels to clean up spill.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion
proof equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container
tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation. Handle under an inert atmosphere.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Store in a tightly closed
container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Keep away from acids. Keep containers tightly closed. Do not expose
to air. Store under an inert atmosphere.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: silver-gray
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: 4784 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: 3375 deg F
Autoignition Temperature: 752 deg F ( 400.00 deg C)
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: .0230oz/ft3
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 7.2 @28C
Molecular Formula: Cr
Molecular Weight: 51.996
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Powder or liquid is
pyrophoric.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, exposure
to air, acids, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Ammonium nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, lithium, nitric oxiode,
potassium chlorate, sulfuri dioxide, strong oxidizers, hydrochloric
acid, sulfuric acid, nitrogen oxide,
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic chromium oxide fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7440-47-3: GB4200000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Chromium -
ACGIH: A4 - not classifiable as a human carcinogen
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen
Epidemiology:
Certain hexavalent chromium compounds have been demonstrated to be
carcinogenic on the basis of epidemiologic investigations on workers
and experimental studies in animals. Increased incidences of
respiratory cancer has been found in chromium (VI) workers. There is
an increased incidence of lung cancer in industrial workers exposed
to chromium (VI) compounds. Please refer to IARC volume 23 for a
more detailed discussion.
Teratogenicity:
No information found.
Reproductive Effects:
No information found.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found.
Mutagenicity:
No information found.
Other Studies:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7440-47-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
CAS# 7440-47-3 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean
Water Act.
CAS# 7440-47-3 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
Chromium can be found on the following state right to know lists:
California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7440-47-3: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-47-3: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 0.5 mg/m3 TWA
Canada
CAS# 7440-47-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7440-47-3 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7440-47-3: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.01 mg/m3
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 5/29/1998 Revision #8 Date: 4/27/2001
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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