International Chemical Safety Cards

CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

ICSC: 1532

Chromic chloride hexahydrate
Chromium trichloride hexahydrate
CrCl₃· 6H₂O
Molecular mass: 266.5
ICSC # 1532
CAS # 10060-12-5
RTECS # GB5450000
October 27, 2004 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	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		Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

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ICSC: 1532

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE

ICSC: 1532

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
GREEN CRYSTALLINE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The solution in water is a weak acid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Cr metal, Cr(III) compounds) 0.5 mg/m³ as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.

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

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: (see Notes) 83 - 95°C
Density: 2.76

g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 59

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1532	CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE HEXAHYDRATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.