Material Safety Data Sheet

ACC# 01278

Potassium dichromate, 99.5%

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Potassium dichromate, 99.5%
Catalog Numbers: AC197760000, AC197760010
Synonyms: Dichromic acid, dipotassium salt; Bichromate of potash; Dipotassium
dichromate; Potassium bichromate
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#
7778-50-9

Chemical Name

Percent

EINECS/ELINCS

99.5

231-906-6

Chromic acid, dipotassium salt

Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases: 21 25 26 37/38 41 43 46 49 50/53

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: orange crystalline powder. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with
other material may cause a fire. Corrosive. May cause sensitization by inhalation and
by skin contact. Cancer hazard. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause
blood abnormalities. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe respiratory tract
irritation with possible burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible
burns. May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. May be fatal if swallowed.
Dangerous for the environment. May cause fetal effects based upon animal studies.
Target Organs: Blood, kidneys, liver, lungs, teeth.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye burns. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. May cause skin
sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this

material. Chrome ulcers, penetrating lesions of the skin, occur chiefly on the hand
and forearm where there has been a break in the epidermis.
Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe and permanent damage to
the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the
digestive tract. May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death.
Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness
of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the
blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood.
Inhalation: May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the
respiratory tract. May cause ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum if inhaled
in excessive quantities. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Aspiration
may lead to pulmonary edema.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and
possible destruction and/or ulceration. May cause respiratory tract cancer. May cause
liver and kidney damage. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and
perforation. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Effects may be delayed.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Repeated or prolonged
exposure may cause erosion and discoloration of the teeth.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes
closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for
at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
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: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a
suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician: Consider the use of calcium gluconate for muscle spasms and
gastric lavage followed by saline catharsis if soluble barium salts are ingested. For
methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene blue depending on
the methemoglobinemia concentration in the blood. Effects may be delayed.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in

pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight
fire. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. During a

fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Use water with
caution and in flooding amounts. Containers may explode if exposed to fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water only! Do NOT use dry chemical. Do NOT use
halocarbons and sodium bicarbonate. Do NOT use carbon dioxide or dry chemical.
Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 0; Instability: 1; Special
Hazard: OX

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in

Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment
section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide
ventilation. 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. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and
flame. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not ingest or
inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of
ignition. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep
away from reducing agents.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing

or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety

shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.

Exposure Limits
Chemical Name
Chromic acid,
dipotassium salt

ACGIH
none listed

NIOSH

OSHA - Final PELs

none listed

none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Chromic acid, dipotassium salt: No OSHA Vacated PELs are
listed for this chemical.
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 protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134
and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed
whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystalline powder

Appearance: orange
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.0 (1.0% solution)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 500 deg C (dec)
Freezing/Melting Point:398 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:500 deg C
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.676
Molecular Formula:K2Cr2O7
Molecular Weight:294.1844

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation,
excess heat, combustible materials, reducing agents, flammable materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reducing agents, acids, organic matter,

hydrazine, sulfuric acid + acetone, hydroxylamine, ethylene glycol, boron, silicon,

iron, tungsten, sulfur, aluminum, plastics.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, oxides
of potassium, chromium dioxide, potassium.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 7778-50-9: HX7680000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7778-50-9:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 190 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 25 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 14 mg/kg;<BR.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7778-50-9:
ACGIH: A1 - Confirmed Human Carcinogen (listed as Chromium (VI) compoundswater solubl
California: carcinogen; initial date 2/27/87 (listed as Chromium (VI) compounds).
NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Chromium (VI) compounds).
OSHA: Select carcinogen (listed as Chromium (VI) compounds).
IARC: IARC Group 3 - not classifiable (listed as Chromium).
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: Oral, rat: TDLo = 1 gm/kg (female 0-19 day(s) after conception)
Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system.; Oral, mouse: TDLo
= 1 gm/kg (female 20 day(s) pre-mating) Effects on Embryo or Fetus - extraembryonic structures (e.g., placenta, umbilical cord) and Effects on Embryo or Fetus
- fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus).
Reproductive Effects: Oral, rat: TDLo = 525 mg/kg (female 21 day(s) after
conception) Fertility - pre-implantation mortality (e.g. reduction in number of
implants per female; total number of implants per corpora lutea) and Fertility - postimplantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of
implants).
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: Micronucleus Test: Human, Lymphocyte = 300 ug/L.; Morphological
Transformation: Human, Fibroblast = 200 nmol/L.; DNA Damage: Human, Fibroblast
= 500 nmol/L.; Unscheduled DNA Synthesis: Human, Fibroblast = 50 umol/L.; DNA
Inhibition: Human, Fibroblast = 100 umol/L.; DNA Inhibition: Human, HeLa cell = 13
umol/L.; Mutation Test Systems - not otherwise specified: Human, Fibroblast = 100
umol/L.
Other Studies: No information available.

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Striped bass: LC50 = 75 mg/L; 96 Hr; Static bioassay Fathead
Minnow: LC50 = 17,300 ug/L; Unspecified; as chromium (Unspecified)
Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 118,000-133,000 ug/L; Unspecified; as chromium (Static
unmeasured) flea Daphnia: EC50 =1,570 ug/L; 24 Hr; as chromium (Unspecified)
Chromium probably occurs as the insoluble Cr(III) oxide (Cr2O3.nH2O) in soil, as the
organic matter in soil is expected to reduce any soluble chromate to insoluble
chromic oxide (Cr2O3). Chromium in soil can be transported to the atmosphere by
way of aerosol formation. Chromium is also transported from soil through runoff and
leaching of water.
Environmental: Most of the chromium in surface waters may be present in
particulate form as sediment. Some of the particulate chromium would remain as
suspended matter and ultimately be deposited in sediments. Chromium is present
usually as Cr(III) in the soil and is characterized by its lack of mobility, except in
cases where Cr(VI) is involved. Chromium(VI) of natural origin is rarely found.
Physical: No information available.
Other: Dangerous to aquatic life in high concentrations.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is

classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must
consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT
Shipping
Name:

TOXIC
SOLIDS,
OXIDIZING,
N.O.S.

Hazard Class: 6.1

UN Number:

UN3086

Packing Group: I

IATA

RID/ADR

IMO

Canada
TDG
No
information
available.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
CAS# 7778-50-9: 6/12b
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 7778-50-9: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 7778-50-9: chronic.
Section 313
This material contains Chromic acid, dipotassium salt (listed as Chromium), 99 5%,
(CAS# 7778-50-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7778-50-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, 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:
T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 21 Harmful in contact with skin.
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.

R 37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.

R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms; may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 60 This material and/or its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/Safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7778-50-9: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D1A, D2A, E.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7778-50-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7778-50-9 (listed as chromium): 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 OE
L-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KI
NGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check AC
GIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 7/19/1999

Revision #4 Date: 10/07/2003
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