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Chromic acid and chromates |
CAS 1333-82-0 (CrO3) | ||
CrO3 (acid) |
RTECS GB6650000 (CrO3) | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Chromic acid (CrO3): Chromic anhydride, Chromic oxide, Chromium(VI) oxide (1:3), Chromium trioxide Synonyms of chromates (i.e., chromium(VI) compounds) such as zinc chromate vary depending upon the specific compound. |
DOT ID & Guide 1755 154 (acid solution) 1463 141 (acid, solid) |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL (as Cr): Ca TWA 0.001 mg/m3 See Appendix A See Appendix C | ||
OSHA PEL (as CrO3): C 0.1 mg/m3 See Appendix C | |||
IDLH Ca [15 mg/m3 {as Cr(VI)}] See: 1333820 | Conversion |
Physical Description CrO3: Dark-red, odorless flakes or powder. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (H2CrO4).] |
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MW: 100.0 |
BP: 482°F (Decomposes) |
MLT: 387°F (Decomposes) |
Sol: 63% |
VP: Very low |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 2.70 (CrO3) |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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CrO3: Noncombustible Solid, but will accelerate the burning of combustible materials. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Combustible, organic, or other readily oxidizable materials (paper, wood, sulfur, aluminum, plastics, etc.); corrosive to metals |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 7600, 7604, 7605, 7703, 9101; OSHA ID103, ID215, W4001 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation respiratory system; nasal septum perforation; liver, kidney damage; leukocytosis (increased blood leukocytes), leukopenia (reduced blood leukocytes), eosinophilia; eye injury, conjunctivitis; skin ulcer, sensitization dermatitis; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
Target Organs
Blood, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, eyes, skin Cancer Site [lung cancer] |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1194 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0051 |