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1.1 Product Identifier

Product Name: Ferrochromium, High Carbon 

Product Form: Solid 

Chemical Family: Metal Alloy

CAS Number: 11114-46-8 (for Ferrochromium)

Molecular Formula: See Section 3.1. 

Molecular Weight: Varies. See Section 3.1. 

1.2 Other Means of Identification

Synonyms: DLANA386, Chrome ferroalloy, Carbon ferrochromium, Charge Chrome, 

Chromium alloy Cr, C, Fe, N, Si

1.3 Recommended Uses

Recommended Use: Raw material for the manufacture of various grades of stainless steel, high 

chromium casting, and special steel.

1.4 Manufacturer, Importer, or Responsible Party

Responsible Party:

1.5 Emergency Phone Number

Emergency Phone Number: 

Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials

8725 John J. Kingman Road

Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6223

(571) 767-5525

(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL)

2.1 Classification of Chemical per OSHA CFR 1910.1200

Acute Toxicity (Oral): Category 4 

Skin Irritation: Category 2

Eye Irritation: Category 2A

Skin Sensitization: Category 1A

Respiratory Sensitization: Category 1A

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 2

Reproductive Toxicity: Effects on or via Lactation

2.2 Label Elements

Signal Word: DANGER

Section 1: Identification

Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

Ferrochromium, 

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Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and serious eye irritation. May cause 

allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an 

allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause harm 

to breast-fed children.

Precautionary Statements: Prevention: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all 

safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves, 

eye protection, and face protection. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly 

after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Avoid 

breathing dusts or mists. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory 

protection. Contaminated clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. 

Avoid contact during pregnancy and/or while nursing.

Response: If swallowed, call a poison center and/or doctor. Rinse mouth. If on 

skin, wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical 

advice and/or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before 

reuse. If in eyes, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove 

contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled and 

breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for 

breathing. If eye irritation persists, experiencing respiratory symptoms, or 

exposed or concerned or feel unwell, get medical advice and/or attention.

Storage: Store locked up. 

Disposal: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, 

national, and international regulations.

2.3 Other Hazards

Negligible fire and explosion hazard in bulk form. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.

2.4 Unknown Acute Toxicity

Does not apply to this product.

3.1 Composition

Chemical Name: Ferrochromium, High Carbon

Composition: 64.38%-68.27% Cr

The health and physical hazards information provided in this SDS are for its major component. High Carbon 

Ferrochromium contains other elements in addition to Cr. For concentrations of other components, see the Certificates 

of Analysis for each lot.

3.2 Common Names/Synonyms

Synonyms: See Section 1.2 for common names and synonyms.

3.3 CAS Number/Unique Identifiers

CAS Number: 11114-46-8 (for Ferrochromium)

3.4 Impurities/Stabilizing Additives

No data available.

4.1 Description of First-Aid Measures

Section 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Section 4: First-Aid Measures
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Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial 

respiration if not breathing. Get immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing 

contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. 

Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate 

medical attention. 

Ingestion: If swallowed, get medical attention.

4.2 Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed

Major Health Hazards: No significant target effects reported.

Inhalation (Acute): Irritation, Cough.

Inhalation (Chronic): Irritation, Difficulty Breathing, Lung Damage.

Skin Contact (Acute): Irritation.

Skin Contact (Chronic): Irritation, Skin Disorders.

Eye Contact (Acute): Irritation.

Eye Contact (Chronic): Irritation.

Ingestion (Acute): Irritation, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Dizziness.

Ingestion (Chronic): No information on significant adverse effects.

4.3 Indication of Immediate Medical Attention/Special Treatment

Get immediate medical attention if inhaled, exposed to eyes, and/or ingested.

5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media

Dolomite, dry powder for metal fires, dry sand, graphite, soda ash, and sodium chloride.

5.2 Specific Hazards

Negligible fire and explosion hazard. Dust/air mixtures may ignite or explode.

5.3 Special Protective Equipment and Precautions

Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is 

out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires in cargo or storage area, cool containers with water from unmanned 

hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep 

all unauthorized people away, isolate hazard area, and deny entry. Let the fire burn. Use extinguishing agents 

appropriate for surrounding fire. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products.

6.1 Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures

Persons not wearing protective equipment and clothing should be restricted from areas of spills until cleanup has 

been completed. Subject to California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65). Keep 

out of water supplies and sewers. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response 

Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is 

reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802 (USA) or (202) 426-

2675 (USA). Personal protective equipment is discussed in Section 8.3.

6.2 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up

Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal. 1. Remove all ignition sources where metallic chromium 

has been spilled. 2. Ventilate area of spill. 3. Collect spilled material in the most convenient and safe manner and 

deposit in sealed containers for reclamation or for disposal in a secured sanitary landfill as a hazardous waste. Liquid 

containing chromium metal or insoluble chromium salts should be absorbed in vermiculite, dry sand, earth, or a similar 

material.

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
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7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling

Handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Use methods to minimize dust. Utilize personal 

protective equipment to avoid contact with skin. Personal protective equipment is discussed in Section 8.3.

7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage

Store in accordance with all current regulations and standards. See original container for storage recommendations. 

Materials which are toxic as stored or which can decompose into toxic components should be stored in a cool, wellventilated place, out of direct rays of the sun, away from areas of high fire hazard, and should be periodically 

inspected. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Incompatible materials are identified in Section 10.5.

8.1 Exposure Limits

Chromium:

OSHA PEL TWA: 1 mg(Cr)/m3 (metal)

ACGIH TWA: 0.5 mg(Cr)/m3 (metal)

IDLH: 25 mg(Cr III)/m3

NIOSH REL TWA (8 hours): 0.5 mg(Cr)/m3 (metal) 

EC OEL TWA (IOELV): 2 mg/m3 (metal)

UK WEL TWA (8 hours): 0.5 mg/m3 (metal)

Silicon:

OSHA PEL TWA: 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust fraction) 

OSHA PEL TWA: 15 mg/m3 (total dust)

OSHA PEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (total particulate) (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 

NIOSH REL TWA (10 hours): 5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction)

NIOSH REL TWA (10 hours): 10 mg/m3 (total particulate) 

UK WEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (total inhalable dust)

UK WEL TWA: 4 mg/m3 (respirable dust)

Excursion Limit Recommendation: Excursions in worker exposure levels may exceed 3 times the TLV-TWA for no 

more than a total of 30 minutes during a work day, and under no circumstances should they exceed 5 times the TLVTWA, provided that the TLV-TWA is not exceeded.

8.2 Appropriate Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable 

exposure limits.

8.3 Individual Protection Measures

Eye Protection: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash 

fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

Clothing: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

Gloves: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

Respirator: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection 

may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to 

maximum. Consider warning properties before use.

2.5 mg/m3: 1. Any quarter-mask respirator.

5 mg/m3: 1. Any particulate respirator equipped with an N95, R95, or P95 filter 

(including N95, R95, and P95 filtering facepieces) except quarter-mask 

respirators. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, 

R100, or P100. 

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
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2. Any supplied-air respirator. 

12.5 mg/m3: 1. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.

2. Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.

25 mg/m3: 1. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and a 

high-efficiency particulate filter.

2. Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 

filter.

3. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.

4. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.

250 mg/m3: 1. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a 

pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.

Unknown Concentration/IDLH: 1. Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a 

pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an 

auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or 

other positive-pressure mode.

2. Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is

operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.

Escape: 1. Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 

filter. 

2. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.

9.1 Appearance

Physical State: Solid

Physical Description: Hard, dense lumps.

9.2 Odor

Not applicable.

9.3 Odor Threshold

Not available.

9.4 pH

Not applicable.

9.5 Melting/Freezing Points

Melting Point: No data available.

Freezing Point: No data available.

9.6 Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range

Not applicable.

9.7 Flash Point

No data available. 

9.8 Evaporation Rate

Not applicable.

9.9 Flammability

No data available.

9.10 Upper/Lower Explosive Limits

No data available.

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9.11 Vapor Pressure

Not applicable.

9.12 Vapor Density

Not applicable.

9.13 Relative Density

No data available.

9.14 Solubility(ies)

Insoluble: Nitric and hydrochloric acid, practically insoluble in water (Si).

Soluble: Slightly soluble in water (Cr III).

Mixture of nitric and hydrofluoric acids, alkalis, molten alkali oxides (Si)

9.15 Partition Coefficient

No data available.

9.16 Auto-Ignition Temperature

No data available.

9.17 Decomposition Temperature

No data available.

9.18 Viscosity

No data available.

10.1 Reactivity

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Chromium

Alkali Carbonates: Attacked. 

Alkalies (Caustic): Attacked.

Ammonium Nitrate (Fused): Violent or explosive reaction. 

Bromine Pentafluoride: Violent reaction and possible ignition. 

Hydrogen Peroxide: Violent decomposition reaction.

Lithium (Molten): Vigorous reaction at elevated temperatures. 

Nitrogen Oxide: Incandescent reaction.

Oxidizers (Strong): Fire and explosion hazard.

Potassium Chlorate (Fused): Vigorous incandescent reaction. 

Sulfur Dioxide: Incandescent reaction.

Carbon

Alkali Metals: Contact may result in an exothermic reaction with ignition or an explosion.

Ammonium Nitrate: Possible explosion when heated. 

Ammonium Perchlorate: Possible explosion on heating. 

Bromates: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Calcium Hypochlorite: Possible explosion on heating.

Chlorates: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Chlorine Monoxide: Explodes.

Chromates: Incompatible. 

Dichlorine Oxide: Explosion reaction.

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Halogens: Contact of carbon with any halogen is liable to result in ignition or an 

explosion.

Interhalogens: Contact of carbon with any interhalogen is liable to result in ignition or an 

explosion.

Iodates: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Iodine Pentoxide: Explodes when warmed.

Metal Nitrates: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Nitric Acid: Violent reaction.

Nitrogen Oxide: Ignition with incandescence.

Nitrogen Trifluoride: Explosion at reduced temperatures. 

Oils (Unsaturated): Fire and explosion hazard.

Oxides: Contact with many oxides is likely to result in ignition or an explosion.

Oxidizers (Strong): Fire and explosion hazard.

Oxosalts: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Oxygen: May result in ignition or an explosion.

Oxygen Difluoride: Possible explosion. 

Ozone: Fire hazard.

Peroxides: Contact is likely to result in ignition or an explosion. 

Peroxyformic Acid: Violent oxidation.

Peroxyfuroic Acid: Explosive decomposition. 

Potassium Permanganate: Ignition on heating. 

Sodium Sulfide: May undergo spontaneous heating. 

Trioxygen Difluoride: Ignition with possible explosion.

Silicon

Aluminum + Lead Oxide: Mixture may explode on heating. 

Bromine Trifluoride: Ignition reaction.

Cesium Acetylide: Vigorous reaction on heating.

Calcium: Violently incandescent reaction above 1050 C, after a short delay. 

Chlorine (Gaseous): Ignition on contact at ambient temperatures.

Chlorine Trifluoride: Ignition reaction.

Cobalt Trifluoride: Exothermic reaction, attaining red heat on warming.

Fluorine: Ignites at room temperature; attains temperatures above 1,400 °C. 

Hydrofluoric Acid: Attacks silicon.

Hydrofluoric Acid + Nltric Acid Mixture: Attacks silicon.

Iodine Pentafluoride: Incandescent reaction.

Iridium Hexafluoride: During reduction to pentafluoride, hexafluoride must not be condensed 

directly onto undiluted silicon powder or explosion may occur.

Lead Oxide: An initiating mixture of silicon and lead dioxide (2:1) attains a temperature 

around 1,100 °C after ignition by small flame.

Manganese Trifluoride: Violent reaction.

Metal Carbonates (Alkali): Exothermic reaction on heating, attaining incandescence and evolving 

carbon monoxide.

Molybdenum Hexafluoride: During reduction to pentafluoride, hexafluoride must not be condensed 

directly onto undiluted silicon powder or explosion may occur.

Nitrosyl Fluoride: Reacts with incandescence.

Osmium Hexafluoride: During reduction to pentafluoride, hexafluoride must not be condensed 

directly onto undiluted silicon powder or explosion may occur.

Oxidizers (Strong): Fire and explosion hazard. 

Oxygen Difluoride: Generates sparks on heating.

Peroxyformic Acid: Traces of manganese dioxide may promote oxidation with ignition.

Rhenium Hexafluoride: During reduction to pentafluoride, hexafluoride must not be condensed 

directly onto undiluted silicon powder or explosion may occur. 

Rubidium Acetylide: Reacts vigorously on warming.

Silver Fluoride: Violent reaction.

Sodium-Potassium Alloy: The reaction forms sodium silicide, which is spontaneously flammable in air.

Uranium Hexafluoride: During reduction to pentafluoride, hexafluoride must not be condensed 

directly onto undiluted silicon powder or explosion may occur.

Water: Combustible or explosive reaction at sufficiently high temperatures and 
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pressures.

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

None reported.

10.5 Incompatible Materials

Bases, oxidizing materials, halogens, peroxides, metals, combustible materials, acids, reducing agents, metal carbide, 

and metal salts.

Safe storage of the material is discussed in Section 7.2.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Thermal Decomposition Products: Miscellaneous Decomposition Products

11.1 Likely Routes of Exposures

Routes of entry include inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion. 

11.2 Symptoms

See Section 4.2 for symptoms related to the physical, chemical, and toxicological characteristics.

11.3 Short and Long Term Effects

Inhalation (Acute):

Chromium: High concentrations of dusts or fumes may cause irritation. 

Carbon: Inhalation of dust may cause slight mucous membrane irritation.

Silicon: Dust may cause respiratory and mucous membrane irritation and cough. 

Intratracheal administration of 25 mg in rabbits produced slight pulmonary 

lesions.

Inhalation (Chronic):

Chromium: Repeated or prolonged exposure to various chromium compounds has been 

reported to result in ulceration and perforation of the nasal septum, irritation 

of the throat and lower respiratory tract, less commonly in gastrointestinal 

disturbances, blood changes, pulmonary sensitization, pulmonary 

pneumoconiosis or fibrosis, and rarely liver effects. These effects have not 

been reported from exposure to the metal per se.

Carbon: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation and pulmonary 

disorders. Lung damage may result if sufficient exposure occurs.

Silicon: Inert dust may cause excessive production of mucous, mucous gland 

hypertrophy, and increased airway resistance and may contribute to chronic 

bronchitis.

Skin Contact (Acute): 

Chromium: Contact with dusts or powder may cause irritation. 

Carbon: Contact may cause irritation.

Silicon: May cause mechanical irritation.

Skin Contact (Chronic):

Chromium: Repeated or prolonged exposure to various chromium compounds has been 

reported to cause various types of dermatitis, including eczema, "chrome 

holes", sensitization, and, in contact with damaged skin, kidney damage. 

These effects have not been reported from exposure to the metal per se.

Carbon: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mechanical irritation.

Silicon: No data available.

Eye Contact (Acute): 

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Chromium: Contact with dusts or powders may cause irritation.

Carbon: Contact with dust may cause mechanical irritation. May also cause 

conjunctivitis. 

Silicon: Silicon dust may cause irritation.

Eye Contact (Chronic):

Chromium: Repeated or prolonged exposure to some chromium compounds may cause 

conjunctivitis and lacrimation. These effects have not been reported from 

exposure to the metal per se.

Carbon: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause mechanical irritation. 

Silicon: No data available.

Ingestion (Acute):

Chromium: Chromium metal is poorly absorbed by the intestinal tract. Absorption of 

sufficient amounts of some chromium compounds may result in dizziness, 

intense thirst, abdominal pain, vomiting, shock, oliguria or anuria, and 

uremia, which may be fatal.

Carbon: Extremely large doses may produce gastrointestinal disturbances. 

Silicon: May cause digestive tract irritation.

Ingestion (Chronic):

Chromium: No data available. 

Carbon: No data available.

Silicon: No data available.

11.4 Numerical Measures of Toxicity

Chromium:

Toxicity Data: 27,500 μg/kg unreported-rat LD50

Mutagenic Data: DNA damage - human lung 1 μmol/L

Additional Data: May cross the placenta. May be excreted in breast milk.

Carbon:

Toxicity Data: >5 gm/kg oral-rat LD

>5 gm/kg intraperitoneal-rat LD

>5 gm/kg subcutaneous-rat LD

>5 gm/kg oral-mouse LD

>5 gm/kg intraperitoneal-mouse LD

>5 gm/kg subcutaneous-mouse LD

440 mg/kg intravenous-mouse LD50

>5 gm/kg oral-dog LD

>5 gm/kg intraperitoneal-dog LD

>5 gm/kg subcutaneous-dog LD

Reproductive Effects Data: 167 mg/kg subcutaneous-rat TDLo 8 day(s) pregnant female continuous

Silicon:

Irritation Data: 3 mg eyes-rabbit mild

Toxicity Data: 3,160 mg/kg oral-rat LD50

500 mg/kg intraperitoneal-rat LDLo

Acute Toxicity Level:

Moderately Toxic: Ingestion

Additional Data: Nephrotoxicity has been demonstrated with excessive exposure to silicon.

Tumorigenic Data: 2,160 ug/kg intravenous-rat TDLo/6 week(s) intermittent 

1,200 ug/kg implant- rat TDLo/6 week(s) intermittent

75 mg/kg implant-rabbit TDLo

11.5 Carcinogen Status

OSHA: No

NTP: No 

IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal Inadequate Evidence, Group 3 
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(Chromium metal)

ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (Chromium metal) 

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Not available.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

No data available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential

There is little tendency for chromium to accumulate along food chains in the trivalent inorganic form.

12.4 Mobility in Soil

The adsorption of Cr (III) is complicated by redox changes that can occur in soil environments. Organic matter in soils 

can bring about the spontaneous reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III), even under alkaline conditions. The adsorption of Cr

(III) increases as pH increases. 

12.5 Other Adverse Effects

No data available.

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. A solid waste containing chromium may or may not become 

characterized as a hazardous waste when subjected to the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure listed in 40 

CFR 261.24, and if so characterized, must be managed as a hazardous waste. Generators of waste (equal to or 

greater than 100 kg/mo) containing this contaminant, EPA hazardous waste number D007, must conform with USEPA 

regulations in storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste.

14.1 UN Number 

Not applicable. 

14.2 UN Proper Shipping Name

Not applicable.

14.3 Transport Hazard Class(es)

U.S. Department of Transportation: No classification assigned.

CA Transportation/Dangerous Goods: No classification assigned.

Land Transport ADR: No classification assigned. 

Land Transport RID: No classification assigned. 

Air Transport IATA: No classification assigned.

Air Transport ICAO: No classification assigned.

Maritime Transport IMDG: No classification assigned.

14.4 Packing Group

No classification assigned.

14.5 Environmental Hazards

No data available.

14.6 Transport in Bulk

No data available.

14.7 Special Precautions

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Section 13: Disposal Considerations

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No data available.

US Regulations

CERCLA 102A/103 (40 CFR 302.4):

Chromium: 5,000 lbs. RQ 

(solid metal particles < 100 micrometer diameter (0.004 inches))

Phosphorus, White: 1 lb. RQ

Antimony: 5,000 lbs. RQ 

(solid metal particles < 100 micrometer diameter (0.004 inches)) 

Arsenic: 1 lb. RQ 

(solid metal particles < 100 micrometer diameter (0.004 inches))

Lead: 10 lbs. RQ 

(solid metal particles < 100 micrometer diameter (0.004 inches))

Zinc: 1,000 lbs. RQ 

(solid metal particles < 100 micrometer diameter (0.004 inches))

SARA Title III 

Section 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.

Section 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated.

Sections 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21): Not regulated.

Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Yes (Chromium)

OSHA Process Safety: Not regulated.

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: Known to the State of California to cause the following:

Arsenic - Cancer (Feb 27, 1987)

Lead - Cancer (Oct 01, 1992)

Developmental toxicity (Feb 27, 1987)

Male reproductive toxicity (Feb 27, 1987)

Female reproductive toxicity (Feb 27, 1987)

National Inventory Status

U.S. Inventory (TSCA): Listed on inventory. 

TSCA 12(b) Export Notification: Not listed.

The information in this Safety Data Sheet meets the requirements of the United States Department of Labor 

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION and regulations promulgated thereunder (29 CFR 1910.1200 

et. seq.). This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary material handling by a person trained 

in, or supervised by a person trained in, chemical handling. Exposure to this chemical may have serious adverse health 

effects. This chemical may interact with other substances. Since the potential uses are so varied, all of the potential hazards 

of use or interaction with other chemicals or materials cannot be identified on this Safety Data Sheet. The user should 

recognize that this chemical can cause injury, especially if improperly handled, precautionary measures are not followed, 

and personal protective equipment not worn. Read and understand all precautionary information prior to use. The Defense 

Logistics Agency (DLA) shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above 

chemical.

References:

ChemAdvisor, Inc. Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Ferrochromium, High Carbon. Revised March 13, 2008. (as 

provided by the Defense Logistics Agency)

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. 2013 TLVs® and BEIs®, ACGIH® Publication #0113. 2013.

Section 15: Regulatory Information

Section 16: Other Information
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US Department of Transportation. Emergency Response Guidebook. 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/.

National Institute of Health, Toxicology Data Network. http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/

NOTE: No data available: no data for this topic found using references listed.

Date of Preparation of Updated SDS: April 23, 2015