ICSC 1532 - CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE	ICSC: 1532 (October 2004)
Chromic chloride hexahydrate Chromium trichloride hexahydrate

CAS #: 10060-12-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

ICSC: 1532

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance GREEN CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a weak acid.	Formula: CrCl₃¿ 6H₂O Molecular mass: 266.5 Melting point: 83-95°C See Notes. Density: 2.76 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 59

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
GREEN CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a weak acid.

Formula: CrCl₃¿ 6H₂O
Molecular mass: 266.5
Melting point: 83-95°C
See Notes.
Density: 2.76 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 59

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Cr(III), inhalable fraction): 0.003 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (DSEN); (RSEN). MAK: sensitization of skin (SH)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. Melting points vary depending on crystal structure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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