PHOTICA INC. -- AMMONIUM BICHROMATE -- 6750-00-274-5169 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM BICHROMATE
MSDS Date:03/12/1992
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-274-5169
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHOTICA INC.
Address:491 LYONS AVENUE
City:IRVINGTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07111-4717
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-705-9553
Emergency Phone Num:201-705-9553
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:LO086
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHOTICA INC (WAS PURCHASED BY KROMICA INC.)
Address:491 LYONS AVE
Box:City:IRVINGTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07111-4717
Country:US
Phone:201-926-1000 (KRONICA INC.)
CAGE:60349
Company Name:PHOTICA INC.
Address:491 LYONS AVENUE
Box:City:IRVINGTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07111-4717
Country:US
Phone:201-705-9553
CAGE:LO086

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM DICHROMATE
CAS:7789-09-5
RTECS #:HX7650000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C 0.1 MG/M3 (CRO3)
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3 (CR)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION: BICHROMATE
    DUSTS/MIST CAN CAUSE ULCERATION OF NASAL SEPTUM, AS WELL AS
    IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. INGESTION: CAN BE HARMFUL/FATAL.
    TOXIC TO KIDNEYS AND LIVER. SKIN: CAN CAUSE  IRRITATION, ULCER
    (CHROME SORES). EYES:DUSTS, MISTS OR SOLUTIONS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC-POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS ARE LISTED
    BY IARC AND NTP.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITANT TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
    SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE SKIN AND NASAL ULCERATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER WITHOUT DELAY. REMOVE
    CONTAMINA TED CLOTHING. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, HAVE VICTIM DRINK
    WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:437F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL. WATER IS EFFECTIVE BUT CAN CREATE A RUNOFF PROBLEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER RUNOFF MAY CONTAIN HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM
    AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER SEWERS/WATERWAYS.USE
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION SELF-SUSTAINING ABOVE 437F.
    SWELLING AND RELEASE OF HEAT AND GASES OCCURS. PRESSURE OF RELEASED
    GASES MAY BURST CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPLOSIVELY.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL AND PLACE IN METAL DRUM
    WITH A COVER. CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    RECOVER RESULTING SOLUTION OR SLURRY FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL
    VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID SPARKS, HIGH
    HEAT, REDUCING AGENTS OR WOODEN FLOOR.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS SHOULD BE RINSED BEFORE DISPOSAL.
    RINSE WATER SHOULD BE TREATED IF NOT USED IN PROCESS. WORKERS
    EXPOSED TO CHROMIUM CHEMICALS SHOULD AVOID LEATHER SHOES AND GLOVES
    AS THEY CAN BECOME	IMPREGNATED WITH THE MATERIAL.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED HIGH-EFFICIENCY DUST AND MIST
    RESPIRATOR AS REQUIRED. FOR SOME EXPOSURES, A NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR MAY
    BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO REDUCE CR(VI) CONCENTRATION BELOW CURRENT
    PERMISSIBLE TLV LEVELS. MECHANICAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS FOR PACKAGING
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH PLASTIC FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS FACILITIES, HARD
    HAT, RUBBER APRON, BOOTS AND GLOVES, LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT AND
    TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. COVER HEAD AND NECK. WEAR FRESH CLOTHING
    DAILY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM AT 1% SOLUTION HAS A PH=3.9

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

HCC:D1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:356F,180C
Spec Gravity:2.015
pH:3.9
Solubility in Water:30%
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT RED-ORANGE CRYSTALS-ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS-REACTION CAN BE VIOLENT. CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WITH
    CERTAIN ORGANIC SUBSTANCES AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEAT, STEAM, NITROGEN, CROMIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
    REGULATIONS. HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM CANNOT BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY TO
    WATERWAYS. TREATM ENT METHODS ARE IN LITERATURE & AVAILABLE FROM
    MFR

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