E-BESAN -- SODIUM CHROMATE  -- 6810-00-264-6714
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHROMATE
MSDS Date:09/10/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6714
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E-BESAN
Address:OLD METRY BUILDGING-117 FOCIS, SUITE 214
Box:UNKNOW
City:METAIRIE
State:LA
ZIP:70005
Country:US
Info Phone Num:504-536-6282
Emergency Phone Num:504-536-6282
CAGE:1EAB6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E-BESAN
Address:117 FOCIS, SUITE 214
Box:9237
City:METAIRIE
State:LA
ZIP:70055
Country:US
Phone:504-908-1222
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-NG55
CAGE:1EAB6

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHROMATE
CAS:7775-11-3
RTECS #:GB2955000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:see Table Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.05 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
    EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: INHALATION AND INGESTION ARE HARMFUL AND
    MAY BE FATAL. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. DUST MAY ULCERATE MU COUS MEMBRANES. CONTACT
    WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. PROLONGED
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION. SUBSTANCE IS READILY ABSORBED
    THROUGH THE SKIN. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUS EA, VOMITING,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, AND BURNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT.
    INGESTION MAY BE HARMFUL TO THE KIDNEYS, LIVER, AND
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:Z LIST: YES, PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION AND INGESTION ARE HARMFUL AND MAY BE
    FATAL. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. DUST MAY ULCERATE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR
    EYES MAY CAUSE SEVER E IRRITATION OR BURNS. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, AND BURNS TO MOUTH AND THROAT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED

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

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT, GI VE OXYGEN. IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. FLUSH SKIN WITH
    WATER.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM
    FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WIT HOUT RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP
    FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER, REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SECURE POISON AREA.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 1 PPM, A
    HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS
    LEVEL, A SELF-CONTAINED BRE ATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM AND APRON RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T3
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES, CHROMIUM OXIDE FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:LD50 (IPR-MOUSE) (MG/KG) - 32

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE NUMBER: D007 (TOXIC WASTE).

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