ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- PYRIDINIUM CHLOROCHROMATE 98%, 19014-4  -- 6810-00N016562
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PYRIDINIUM CHLOROCHROMATE 98%, 19014-4
MSDS Date:11/20/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N016562
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:PYRIDINIUM CHLOROCHROMATE, PEL/TLV AND CARCINOGENIC
    WARNINGS GIVEN FOR CHROMIUM.
CAS:26299-14-9
Fraction by Wt: 98%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA: OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE, LOCAL LAWS.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IS SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC:
    CARCINOGEN. TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL,
    AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT B EEN THROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CHROMIUM: GROUP 1 (IARC/NTP)
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
    SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIR ATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMED .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    OXIDIZER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
    CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUB BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD
    THEM AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    VENT AREA & WASH SPI LL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BRTH DUST. AVOID ALL CONTACT.
    HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD. DO NOT STORE NEAR,NOR ALLOW
    CONTACT W/CLOTHING & OTHER COMBUST (SEE OTHER PREC)
Other Precautions:CARCINOGEN. HNDLG/STOR PREC: MATERIAL. MOISTURE
    SENSITIVE. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER OR EYE BATH.OTHER PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AS NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH:OBSERVED ON ADDN OF ABOUT 10% OF SODIUM BISULFITE
    SOLUTION INITIATE IT BY CAUTIOUSLY ADDING MORE ACID.IF
    MANGANESE,CHROMIUM,OR MOLYBDENUM ARE PRESENT ADJUST PH OF SOLN TO 7
    & TREAT W/S ULFIDE TO PRECIPITATE FOR BURIAL AS HAZWASTE.DESTROY
    EXCESS SULFIDE,NEUTRALIZE & FLUSH SOLN DOWN DRAIN.(SEE INGRED 2)

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:401F,205C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

STRONG ACIDS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ALCOHOLS, MAY DECOMPOSE ON
    EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR OR WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ACIDIFY A 3% SOLUTION OR SUSPENSION
    OF MATL TO PH 2 W/SULFURIC ACID. GRADUALLY ADD A 50% EXCESS OF
    AQUEDUS SODIUM BISULFITE W/STIRRING AT ROOM TEMP. AN INCREASE IN
    TEMP INDICATES THAT A RXN  IS TAKING PLACE. IF NO RXN IS (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

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