ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- REINECKE SALT, ACS REAGENT, 18368-7  -- 6810-00N014665
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:REINECKE SALT, ACS REAGENT, 18368-7
MSDS Date:11/20/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014665
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info 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:REINECKE SALT, A.C.S REAGENT. PEL/TLV FOR CHROMIUM (3)
    COMPOUNDS AS CHROMIUM.
CAS:13573-16-5
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER.
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    SUPPOR T BREATHING (GIVE O2/ARTF RESP), CALL MD. INGEST:CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

=====================  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 EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
    IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SPILL SITE  AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:REFRIGERATE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND
    CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:514F,268C
Appearance and Odor:RED-BLACK POWDER AND CHUNKS.

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

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CO, CO2, NOX, SOX.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURY IN LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR THE DISPOSAL
    OF CHEMICAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTES. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL LAWS.

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