MSDS H.R. Simon and Company, Inc. (800) 638-9460
3515 Marmenco Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
for chemical Emergency: (800) 424-9300
Section 1 Identification: Chemical Family: Aqueous Acidic Solution
Date: 01-02
Chemical Name: X-Ray Developer Systems Cleaner 鈥楾he Red Stuff鈥?
MSDS Number: S70-022
Section 2 Composition (Ingredients required)
Name % CAS Number ACGIH(TLV) OSHA (PEL)
3 3
Sodium Dichromate Dihydrate 6 鈥? 10 7789-12-0 0.05mg/m TWA 0.5mg/m TWA
3 3
Sulfuric Acid 6 鈥? 10 7664-93-9 1 mg/m STEL 1 mg/m TWA
Water 80 鈥? 88 7732-18-5 None listed None listed
Section 3 Hazards Identification:
Symptoms of over exposure:
Eye: May cause severe eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury.
Skin: May cause skin burns. May cause skin sensitization, allergic reaction that may
become evident upon re-exposure to this material.
Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. May cause
gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation to the respiratory tract resulting in sore throat, coughing,
and shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergy sensitization of the respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Entry
Eyes, Skin, Ingestion, Inhalation
Carcinogenicity
May cause cancer, according to animal studies
Concentrate
HMIS Hazard Ratings
Health-3, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0, Personal Protection-4
NFPA Hazard Ratings
Health-3, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0
Working Solution
HMIS Hazard Ratings
Health-2, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0, Personal Protection-4
NFPA Hazard Ratings
Health-2, Flammability-0, Reactivity-0
Section 4 First Aid Measures:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with water for at least fifteen minutes. Get immediate medical
attention.
Skin: Flush skin with water for at least fifteen minutes. Remove contaminated clothing.
Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water. NEVER give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Inhalation: Move victim to outside to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
MSDS H.R. Simon and Company, Inc. (800) 638-9460
3515 Marmenco Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
for chemical Emergency: (800) 424-9300
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures: X-Ray Developer Systems Cleaner
Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for adjacent fire
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full turnout gear and self contained breathing apparatus.
Wear neoprene or rubber gloves.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Dried product residue may act as an oxidizer
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures:
Absorb spill with sawdust, sand, oil dry, or any other absorbent material. Dispose of recovered
material in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 7 Handling and Storage:
Do not breathe vapors. Do not get into eyes, avoid contact with body and clothing.
Keep container closed.
Section 8 Exposure Controls 鈥? Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles.
Ventilation: Use only in a well ventilated area. If in an area not supported by adequate
ventilation use a NIOSH approved Acid gas respirator.
Skin Protection: Use Neoprene or other impervious gloves and apron.
Section 9 Physical Chemical Properties:
0
Boiling Point: >100 C Solubility in Water: Complete
Appearance: Red Solution Odor: Slight
Specific Gravity: 1.12 pH Level: < 1.00
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity:
Chemical stability: stable. Incompatibility: Reducing agents, bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur Dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: will not occur.
Section 11 Toxicology Information:
Effects of Exposure
(IARC) International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that occupational exposure to
hexavalent chromium compounds and strong inorganic mists or vapors containing sulfuric acid are
carcinogenic to humans. This product is not expected to produce mists or vapors when mixing
instructions are followed.
Section 12 Ecological Information:
This product is expected to produce minimal ecological impact.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations:
Consult federal, state or local regulations for legal disposal methods.
MSDS H.R. Simon and Company, Inc. (800) 638-9460
3515 Marmenco Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
for chemical Emergency: (800) 424-9300
Section 14 Transportation Information: X-Ray Developer Systems Cleaner
DOT Shipping Name: Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S. UN Number: UN1760. Hazard Class: Class 8,
Corrosive. Packaging Group: II
Section 15 Regulatory Information:
Materials known to state of California to cause cancer: Hexavalent chromium compounds.
Materials known to state of California to cause adverse reproductive effects: None
Carcinogenicity Classification (components present at 0.1% or more):
International Agency for Research of Cancer (IARC): Group 1A, strong inorganic mists or vapors
containing sulfuric acid, hexavalent chromium compounds.
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH): None
National Toxicology Program (NTP): None
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): None
Chemicals subject to the report requirements of section 313 or Title III of the Superfund Amendments
Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986 and 40CFR Part 372: Sulfuric Acid
Section 16 Other Data:
NFPA HAZARD CODES (0=LEAST; 4=MOST)
HEALTH=3
FLAMMABILITY=0
REACTIVITY=0
PERSONAL HAZARD=4
Note: This MSDS relates only to the material herein, and does not relate in combination with any other material or
process. This MSDS is based on information provided by us and is believed to be accurate, although no guarantee or
warranty is provided or implied by the company in this respect. Since the use of this product in the exclusive control of the
user, it is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the conditions of safe use. Such conditions must comply with all
government regulations.
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