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HAZARD SUMMARY
* Strontium Chromate can affect you when breathed in. * Exposure to hazardous substances should be routinely
* Strontium Chromate is a CARCINOGEN--HANDLE evaluated. This may include collecting personal and area
WITH EXTREME CAUTION. air samples. You can obtain copies of sampling results
* Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. Prolonged from your employer. You have a legal right to this
skin contact may cause blisters and deep ulcers. information under OSHA 1910.1020.
* Breathing Strontium Chromate can irritate the nose, * If you think you are experiencing any work-related health
throat and lungs. problems, see a doctor trained to recognize occupational
* Strontium Chromate may cause a skin allergy. If allergy diseases. Take this Fact Sheet with you.
develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and a
skin rash. WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS
* Strontium Chromate may damage the liver and kidneys. The following exposure limits are for hexavalent Chromium
* Repeated exposure to Strontium Chromate can cause a compounds (measured as Chromium):
sore and/or a hole in the bone dividing the inner nose
(septum), sometimes with bleeding, discharge or crusting. OSHA: The legal airborne permissible exposure limit
(PEL) is 0.1 mg/m3, not to be exceeded at any
IDENTIFICATION time.
Strontium Chromate is a light yellow powder. It is used as a
metal protective coating to prevent corrosion, as a colorant in NIOSH: The recommended airborne exposure limit is
polyvinyl chloride resins, and in pyrotechnics. 0.001 mg/m3 averaged over a 10-hour workshift.
This Fact Sheet is a summary source of information of all Any evaluation should include a careful history of past and
potential and most severe health hazards that may result from present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that look for
exposure. Duration of exposure, concentration of the substance damage already done are not a substitute for controlling
and other factors will affect your susceptibility to any of the exposure.
potential effects described below.
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to this information under OSHA 1910.1020.
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Mixed Exposures
Acute Health Effects * Because more than light alcohol consumption can cause
The following acute (short-term) health effects may occur liver damage, drinking alcohol can increase the liver
immediately or shortly after exposure to Strontium damage caused by Strontium Chromate.
Chromate:
Conditions Made Worse By Exposure
* Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. * Persons allergic to other Chromium compounds may be
* Breathing Strontium Chromate can irritate the nose, throat more likely to develop a skin allergy to Strontium
and lungs. Chromate.
* Eye wash fountains should be provided in the immediate * Where the potential exists for exposure over 0.0005 mg/m3
work area for emergency use. (as Chromium VI) use a MSHA/NIOSH approved supplied-
* If there is the possibility of skin exposure, emergency air respirator with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-
shower facilities should be provided. demand or other positive-pressure mode. For increased
* On skin contact with Strontium Chromate, immediately protection use in combination with an auxiliary self-
wash or shower to remove the chemical. At the end of the contained breathing apparatus operated in a pressure-
workshift, wash any areas of the body that may have demand or other positive-pressure mode.
contacted Strontium Chromate, whether or not known * Exposure to 15 mg/m3 (as Chromium VI) is immediately
skin contact has occurred. dangerous to life and health. If the possibility of exposure
* Do not eat, smoke, or drink where Strontium Chromate is above 15 mg/m3 (as Chromium VI) exists, use a
handled, processed, or stored, since the chemical can be MSHA/NIOSH approved self-contained breathing
swallowed. Wash hands carefully before eating, drinking, apparatus with a full facepiece operated in a pressure-
smoking, or using the toilet. demand or other positive-pressure mode.
* Use a vacuum or a wet method to reduce dust during clean-
up. DO NOT DRY SWEEP. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* When vacuuming, a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filter should be used, not a standard shop vacuum. Q: If I have acute health effects, will I later get chronic
health effects?
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT A: Not always. Most chronic (long-term) effects result from
repeated exposures to a chemical.
WORKPLACE CONTROLS ARE BETTER THAN
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. However, for Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having short-
some jobs (such as outside work, confined space entry, jobs term effects?
done only once in a while, or jobs done while workplace A: Yes, because long-term effects can occur from repeated
controls are being installed), personal protective equipment
exposures to a chemical at levels not high enough to make
may be appropriate.
you immediately sick.
OSHA 1910.132 requires employers to determine the
appropriate personal protective equipment for each hazard and Q: What are my chances of getting sick when I have been
to train employees on how and when to use protective exposed to chemicals?
equipment. A: The likelihood of becoming sick from chemicals is
increased as the amount of exposure increases. This is
The following recommendations are only guidelines and may determined by the length of time and the amount of
not apply to every situation. material to which someone is exposed.
Medical Evaluation
If you think you are becoming sick because of exposure to
chemicals at your workplace, you may call personnel at the
Department of Health and Senior Services, Occupational
Health Service, who can help you find the information you
need.
Public Presentations
Presentations and educational programs on occupational health
or the Right to Know Act can be organized for labor unions,
trade associations and other groups.
DEFINITIONS
ACGIH is the American Conference of Governmental NAERG is the North American Emergency Response
Industrial Hygienists. It recommends upper limits (called Guidebook. It was jointly developed by Transport Canada, the
TLVs) for exposure to workplace chemicals. United States Department of Transportation and the Secretariat
of Communications and Transportation of Mexico. It is a
A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer. guide for first responders to quickly identify the specific or
generic hazards of material involved in a transportation
The CAS number is assigned by the Chemical Abstracts incident, and to protect themselves and the general public
Service to identify a specific chemical. during the initial response phase of the incident.
A combustible substance is a solid, liquid or gas that will burn. NCI is the National Cancer Institute, a federal agency that
determines the cancer-causing potential of chemicals.
A corrosive substance is a gas, liquid or solid that causes
irreversible damage to human tissue or containers. NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association. It classifies
substances according to their fire and explosion hazard.
DEP is the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection. NIOSH is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. It tests equipment, evaluates and approves respirators,
DOT is the Department of Transportation, the federal agency conducts studies of workplace hazards, and proposes standards
that regulates the transportation of chemicals. to OSHA.
EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency, the federal NTP is the National Toxicology Program which tests
agency responsible for regulating environmental hazards. chemicals and reviews evidence for cancer.
A fetus is an unborn human or animal. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
which adopts and enforces health and safety standards.
A flammable substance is a solid, liquid, vapor or gas that will
ignite easily and burn rapidly. PEOSHA is the Public Employees Occupational Safety and
Health Act, a state law which sets PELs for New Jersey public
employees.
The flash point is the temperature at which a liquid or solid
gives off vapor that can form a flammable mixture with air.
PIH is a DOT designation for chemicals which are Poison
Inhalation Hazards.
HHAG is the Human Health Assessment Group of the federal
EPA.
ppm means parts of a substance per million parts of air. It is a
measure of concentration by volume in air.
IARC is the International Agency for Research on Cancer, a
scientific group that classifies chemicals according to their
cancer-causing potential. A reactive substance is a solid, liquid or gas that releases
energy under certain conditions.
A miscible substance is a liquid or gas that will evenly dissolve
in another. A teratogen is a substance that causes birth defects by
damaging the fetus.
mg/m3 means milligrams of a chemical in a cubic meter of air.
It is a measure of concentration (weight/volume). TLV is the Threshold Limit Value, the workplace exposure
limit recommended by ACGIH.
MSHA is the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the
federal agency that regulates mining. It also evaluates and The vapor pressure is a measure of how readily a liquid or a
approves respirators. solid mixes with air at its surface. A higher vapor pressure
indicates a higher concentration of the substance in air and
therefore increases the likelihood of breathing it in.
A mutagen is a substance that causes mutations. A mutation is
a change in the genetic material in a body cell. Mutations can
lead to birth defects, miscarriages, or cancer.
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Common Name: STRONTIUM CHROMATE HANDLING AND STORAGE
DOT Number: None
NAERG Code: No Citation * Prior to working with Strontium Chromate you should be
CAS Number: 7789-06-2 trained on its proper handling and storage.
* A regulated, marked area should be established where
Strontium Chromate is handled, used, or stored.
Hazard rating NJDHSS NFPA
* Strontium Chromate must be stored to avoid contact with
FLAMMABILITY Not Found Not Rated STRONG ACIDS (such as HYDROCHLORIC,
REACTIVITY Not Found Not Rated SULFURIC and NITRIC); STRONG BASES (such as
CARCINOGEN SODIUM HYDROXIDE and POTASSIUM
POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE HYDROXIDE); and WATER.
* Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, well-
Hazard Rating Key: 0=minimal; 1=slight; 2=moderate; ventilated area away from COMBUSTIBLES (such as
3=serious; 4=severe WOOD, PAPER and OIL).
* Strontium Chromate may burn, but does not readily In NJ, for POISON INFORMATION call 1-800-764-7661
ignite.
* Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or foam extinguishers. Eye Contact
* POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE. * Immediately flush with large amounts of water. Continue
* If employees are expected to fight fires, they must be without stopping for at least 30 minutes, occasionally
trained and equipped as stated in OSHA 1910.156. lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention
immediately.
SPILLS AND EMERGENCIES
Skin Contact
If Strontium Chromate is spilled, take the following steps: * Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated skin
with soap and water.
* Evacuate persons not wearing protective equipment from
area of spill until clean-up is complete. Breathing
* Remove all ignition sources. * Remove the person from exposure.
* Collect powdered material in the most convenient and safe * Begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions) if
manner and deposit in sealed containers. breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped.
* It may be necessary to contain and dispose of Strontium * Transfer promptly to a medical facility.
Chromate as a HAZARDOUS WASTE. Contact your
state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or PHYSICAL DATA
your regional office of the federal Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for specific recommendations. Water Solubility: Decomposes
* If employees are required to clean-up spills, they must be
properly trained and equipped. OSHA 1910.120(q) may be OTHER COMMONLY USED NAMES
applicable.
Chemical Name:
============================================ Chromic Acid, Strontium Salt (1:1)
FOR LARGE SPILLS AND FIRES immediately call your fire Other Names:
department. You can request emergency information from the Strontium Yellow; Strontium Chromate (VI); C.I. Pigment
following: Yellow 32
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CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 Not intended to be copied and sold for commercial
NJDEP HOTLINE: 1-877-WARN-DEP
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NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
SENIOR SERVICES
Right to Know Program
PO Box 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368
(609) 984-2202 H4502
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