MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking Identification of the product: Product code: P5082 Name of material: Potassium dichromate Use of the substance/preparation: Oxidizing agent, synthesis of organic products, manufacture of dyes, painting. Manufacturer/supplier identification: Company : BRIGHTCHEM SDN BHD Address : Lot 7, Puncak Perusahaan Satu, Kawasan Perusahaan MIEL, Phase 4 Prai, 13600 Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Telephone number : 604 398 7889 Fax number : 604 397 5889 E-mail : brightfw@tm.net.my Emergency telephone : 604 398 7889 2. Composition/information on ingredients Identification and amount of the components: Synonyms: Potassium bichromate. Potassium pyrochromate CAS: 7778-50-9 Molecular weight: 294.19 g/mol EC index no: 024-002-00-6 EC number: 231-906-6 Formula: K2Cr2O7 3. Hazards identification

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May cause cancer by inhalation, May cause heritable genetic damage. Also harmful in contact with skin, also toxic if swallowed. Also very toxic by inhalation Irritating to respiratory system and skin Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitisation by skin contact, Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Other adverse effects for human health and environment: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. 4. First aid measures After inhalation: Fresh air. If necessary, apply mechanical ventilation or mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Immediately summon doctor. After skin contact: Wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Summon doctor. Carefully clean wounds and cover with sterile dressing material. After ingestion: Make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, summon doctor. After eye contact: Rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media: Water, foam. Special risks: Non-combustible. A fire-promoting effect must be considered possible when large amounts of the substance are stored. Special protective equipment for fire fighting: Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Further information: Cool container with spray water from a save distance. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.

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6. Accidental release measures Person-related precautionary measures: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms. Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewerage system. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up dry. Forward for disposal, avoid generation of dusts. Clean up. 7. Handling and storage Handling: Work under hood. Do not inhale substance. Storage: Store tightly closed. dry, in a well-ventilated place. Store at + 15C to + 25C. Accessible only for authorized persons, 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Exposure controls: Carcinogenic: Category 2: Substances which should be regarded as if they are carcinogenic to man. There is sufficient evidence to provide a strong presumption that human exposure to a substance may result in the development of cancer, generally on the basis of: -Appropriate long-term animal studies, - other relevant information. Mutagenic: Category 2: Substances which should be regarded as if they are mutagenic to man. There is sufficient evidence to provide a strong presumption that human exposure to the substance may result in the development of heritable genetic damage, generally on the basis of: -Appropriate animal studies, - other relevant information. May cause sensitization by skin contact, Occupational exposure controls: The personal protective equipment must be selected according to the working place, based on the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance. The supplier should indicate the stability of the personal protective equipment to chemical reagents. Respiratory protection: Required when dusts are generated. Hand protection: Required Eye protection: Required Skin protection: Application of skin-protective barrier cream recommended. Industrial hygiene: Immediately change contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. Work under hood. Do not inhale substance.

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9. Physical and chemical properties General information: Form: Solid Colour: Orange Odour: Odourless Important health, safety and environmental information: pH value (100 g/l H2O, 20 C): 3.57 Boiling temperature: > 500 C Flash point: -Explosion limits (low): -Explosion limits (high): --Vapour pressure: -Density (20 C): -Solubility in water: (20 C): 130 g/l Viscosity: -Refractive index: -Melting temperature: 398 C Ignition temperature: -10. Stability and reactivity Conditions to be avoided: Strong heating. Substances to be avoided: Organic combustible substances (i.a. alcohols, amines, ethers, ketones, carboxylic acids), anhydrides, hydrazine and derivatives, hydroxylamine, sulfides/water, reducing agents, conc. sulfuric acid, conc. sulfuric acid/hydrochloric acid, glycerol, boron, iron, magnesium, metals (in powder form). Hazardous decomposition products: No information available.

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11. Toxicological information Acute toxicity: LD50(oral, rat): 25 mg/kg LC50 (inhalation, rat): 0,094 mg/l /4h. Specific symptoms in animal studies: Eye irritation test (rabbit): burns Skin irritation test (rabbit): irritations (moistened with water). Subacute to chronic toxicity: Patches test (in humans): positive. In animal experiments: Risk of sensitization. Carcinogenicity: Animal experiments performed under conditions comparable with the workplace situation have shown the substance to be carcinogenic. Mutagenicity: In animal experiments: alteration of genetic material in mammals. Further toxicological information: For breathable chromium (VI) compounds: Systemic effect: After absorption: Risk of methaemoglobin formation. Absorption may be followed by hepatic and renal damage. After inhalation: Absorption. Burns of mucous membranes, damage of the nasal mucous membranes, Irritating to respiratory system. After skin contact: Severe burns under the formation of sloughs (strong oxidizing agent), Poor tendency of ulcers to heal following penetration of substance into the wound, Risk of sensitization. After eye contact: Burns After ingestion: Burns. Symptoms in: gastrointestinal tract, bloody diarrhoea; vomiting, spasms, unconsciousness, circulatory collapse . After aspiration of vomit: Damage of lungs: pneumonia. Further information: The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

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12. Ecological information Ecotoxic effects: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Fish toxicity: P. promelas CL50: 26.13 mg/l /96h. Brachydanio rerio LC50: 58.5 mg/l /96h. P. reticulata CL50: 160 mg/l /96h. Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 0.77 mg/l /48h. (In soft water) Algeal toxicity: Chlorella vulgaris CI50: 0.16 0.59 mg/l /96h. Bacterial toxicity: Photobacterium phosphoreum CE50: 58 mg/l /30min (Microtox test). Persistence and degradability: Methods for determination of biodegradability can not be applied to inorganic substances. Further ecologic data: Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! 13. Disposal considerations Product: There are no uniform EU Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EU member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. Packaging: Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled.

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14. Transport information Road transport: UN-No: 3288 ADR class: 6.1 T5 III Correct technical name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(Potassium dichromate) Sea transport: UN-No: 3288 IMDG class: 6.1 III Correct technical name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(Potassium dichromate) Air transport: UN-No: 3288 IATA/ICAO class: 6.1 III Correct technical name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, N.O.S.(Potassium dichromate) 15. Regulatory information Labelling according to EC Directives Symbol: T+ (Highly toxic), N (Dangerous for the environment) R-phrases: 49-46-E21-E25-E26-37/38-41-43-50/53 May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause heritable genetic damage, also harmful in contact with skin, also toxic if swallowed, also very toxic by inhalation, Irritating to respiratory system and skin Risk of serious damage to eyes. May cause sensitization by skin contact, Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S-phrases: 53-36/37-45-60-61 Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) this material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets. EC-Index-No: 024-002-00-6 16. Other information

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Reason for the revision: General update. Date: 12/2/2007 No warranty, expressed or implied for a particular purpose or otherwise is made, except the products herein discussed comply to the chemical description on the labels. Buyer assumers risks of the use, storage and handling. Producer or distributors shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly in connection with the purchase, use, storage or handling of this product. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate. However, all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee, since the conditions of use are beyond our control. We disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of these data or suggestions

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