Safety Data Sheet - Ammonium Bichromate

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Chemical Name Ammonium Bichromate

Product Form Substance

Catalogue No. AL0325

CAS Number 7789-09-5

EC Number 232-143-1

EC Index Number Cr(IV)

Grade 99%

HSN Code 28415090

Molecular Formula (NH4)2Cr2O7

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Chemical Name Ammonium Bichromate

Catalogue No. AL0325

Product form Substance

CAS Number 7789-09-5

EC Number 232-143-1

Grade 99%

EC Index Number Cr(IV)

Chemical Formula (NH4)2Cr2O7

HSN Code 28415090

Synonyms Dichromate of Ammonium

Chemical Structure -

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture Strong oxidizing agent, used in pyrotechnics and photography.

Uses advised against Not specified

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company identification Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.

1.4 Emergency Contact Details

Phone / e-Mail Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Ox. Sol. 2; Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1; Eye Dam. 1; Acute Tox. 2; Resp. Sens. 1; Muta. 1B; Carc. 1B; Repr. 1B; STOT RE 1; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1

Classification source ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24600 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements

2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictograms Oxidizer, Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H312: Harmful in contact with skin; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled; H340: May cause genetic defects; H350: May cause cancer; H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.3 Other hazards

Other hazards Known human carcinogen; may cause respiratory irritation.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substance

Name Ammonium Bichromate

CAS No. 7789-09-5

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation Remove to clean air and summon medical attention.

First-aid measures after skin contact Flush with water; if skin irritation develops, get medical attention.

First-aid measures after eye contact Immediately flush with water for at least 15 min. and consult a physician.

First-aid measures after ingestion Vomiting should occur; follow with an emetic of soapy water; give large amounts of water.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use Irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; potential carcinogenic effects.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media Not specified

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special procedures May cause fire and explosion; strong oxidizer.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures Evacuate area and ventilate. Avoid dust generation.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered non-combustible containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Reference Not specified

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling Handle with gloves in a fume hood; avoid inhalation and contact with skin.

Hygiene measures Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from organic solvents, combustible substances and reducing agents. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.2 Exposure controls

Hand protection Handle with gloves.

Eye protection Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state Solid

Colour Bright orange

Odour Odorless

Odour threshold Not applicable

pH value Not applicable

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Not applicable

Melting point Decomposes 180 °C

Freezing point Not applicable

Boiling point 100 °C (decomposes)

Flash point Not applicable

Auto-ignition temperature 225 °C

Decomposition temperature Not specified

Flammability (solid, gas) Not flammable

Vapour pressure Not applicable

Relative vapour density at 20°C Not applicable

Density 2.155 g/cu cm at 25 °C

Solubility 35.6 g/100 g water at 20 °C

Log Pow Not applicable

Viscosity, kinematic Not applicable

Viscosity, dynamic Not applicable

Explosive properties Not explosive

Oxidising properties Strong oxidizer

Explosive limits Not applicable

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Reactivity Reacts violently with reducing agents and organic materials.

10.2 Chemical stability

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions May explode on heating. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Reducing agents, organic materials, and acids.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products Not specified

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity LD50 rat intravenous 30 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Serious eye damage/irritation H318: Causes serious eye damage

Respiratory or skin sensitisation H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Germ cell mutagenicity H340: May cause genetic defects

Carcinogenicity H350: May cause cancer

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Not classified (based on available data)

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity information Not specified

12.2 Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability Not specified

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Not specified

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil Not specified

12.6 Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions Not specified

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Additional Info Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

UN-No. (ADR) 1439

UN-No. (IMDG) 1439

UN-No. (IATA) 1439

UN-No. (ADN) 1439

UN-No. (RID) 1439

14.2 UN proper shipping name

Proper Shipping Name (ADR) Ammonium Bichromate

Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) Ammonium Bichromate

Proper Shipping Name (IATA) Ammonium Bichromate

Proper Shipping Name (ADN) Ammonium Bichromate

Proper Shipping Name (RID) Ammonium Bichromate

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

Transport hazard class(es) 5.1

14.4 Packing group

Packing group (ADR) II

Packing group (IMDG) II

Packing group (IATA) II

Packing group (ADN) II

Packing group (RID) II

14.5 Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment Not specified

Marine pollutant Not specified

Other information No supplementary information available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1 EU-Regulations Not specified

SECTION 16: Other Information

Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a guarantee or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.