MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM DICHROMATE  -- 6810-00-889-7716
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-889-7716
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE  (BICHROMATE)  (SARA III)
CAS:7789-09-5
RTECS #:HX7650000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
OSHA PEL:0.1PPM CRO3;CEILING
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG CR/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INH:DUST MAY BE CORR TO RESP TRACT;ING:TOXIC
    MAY CAUSE GI PROBLEM;SKIN/EYES;DUST/SOLN IRRITATES.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT.GET MD;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER.NOTHING MY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:/EYES:FLUSH
    IMMED W/LG QTY H *2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GETMED ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE FLOODG AMT H*2O.USE H*2O SPRAY TO COOL FIRE
    EXPSD CNTNR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE FULL PROTCTV CLOTHG & NIOSH APPRVD SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/OXIDIZABLE MATL MAY CAUSE
    EXTREMELY VIOLENT COMBUSTION;FIRE IS POSS ABOVE 180C(356F)TEMP.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.AVOID STG ON
    WOOD FLOOR.STORE AWAY FM REDUCERS.WASH HANDS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT;DO NOT RETURN SPILLED MATL TO ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:8/30/85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD *WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING.DO NOT EAT,DRINK & SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.AVOID CROSS
    CONTAMINATION OF STREET CLOTHES.REMOVE CONTMNTD CLOTHING.

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

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.15
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT,ORANGE-RED CRYSTALS.ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ORGANIC MATL,CORR/FLAMMABLE MATL,KCLO*3,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES & HIGH TEMP.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHRONIC OXIDES & N*2 GAS WHEN HEATED
    TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION,DISPOSE
    OF IN AN RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE & FED REGS;KEEP AWAY FM PAPER/WOOD PROD;NEUTRALIZE
    FESO*4 TREATD SPI LL & PKG IN CONTNR FOR
    DISPOSAL;RQ-CERCAL:1000LBS.

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