potassium chlorochromate

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May cause sensitization by skin contact. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. May cause cancer by inhalation. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material.
May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
May cause cancer in humans.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

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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. Oxidizer. Greatly increases the burning rate of combustible materials.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

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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.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 16037-50-6: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds): 0 mg/m3 TWA (as Cr) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds): mg/m3 STEL (as Cr) Belgium - TWA: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble) 0.05 mg/m3 VLE (as Cr) France - VME: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME Cr) Germany: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 VME (as Japan: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Cr 0.01 mg/m3 OEL (certain compounds, as Cr) Malaysia: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.0 mg/m3 TWA (as Cr) Netherlands: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.025 mg/m3 MAC Spain: (listed as chromium (vi) compounds- water soluble): 0.05 m VLA-ED (as Cr) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Powder and chunks
Color: red-orange - orange
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 293 - 295 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: hydrolysis water
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: KClCrO3
Molecular Weight: 174.55

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Alcohols, strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Chlorine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 16037-50-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Potassium chlorochromate - California: carcinogen, initial date 2/27/87 (listed as Chromium (VI) NTP: Known carcinogen (listed as Chromium (VI) compounds).
IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (listed as Chromium (VI) compounds).

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing group: II

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T O N
Risk Phrases:
R 49 May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
before use.
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and 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# 16037-50-6: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 16037-50-6 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 16037-50-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 16037-50-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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