CHROMIC CHLORIDE (ICSC)

CHROMIC CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1316

Date of peer-review: November 1998

Chromium (III) chloride
Chromium chloride
Chromium trichloride
Trichlorochromium

CAS #	10025-73-7	CrCl₃.xH₂O
RTECS #	GB5425000	Molecular mass: 158.4 anhydrous
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Shock or collapse. Vomiting.		Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Dry.

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Programme on
Chemical Safety

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CHROMIC CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1316

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GREEN TO BLACK TO VIOLET CRYSTALS

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV (as (TWA)): 0.5 mg/m^3 as chromium, A4 (ACGIH 1998).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point (decomposes): 1300°C
Melting point: 1152°C
Density: 2.8 g/cm^3
Solubility in water: none(anhydrous); good(hexahydrate)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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