ICSC 1455 - CHROMIUM (III) HYDROXIDE HYDRATE

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CHROMIUM (III) HYDROXIDE HYDRATE	ICSC: 1455 (July 2003)
Chromic (III) hydroxide hydrate

CAS #: 1308-14-1

EC Number: 215-158-8

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


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

CHROMIUM (III) HYDROXIDE HYDRATE

ICSC: 1455

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLUE-TO-GREEN POWDER OR BLACK PARTICLES. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces chromic oxide.	Formula: Cr(HO)₃.nH₂O Molecular mass: see Notes Solubility in water: none

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLUE-TO-GREEN POWDER OR BLACK PARTICLES.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces chromic oxide.

Formula: Cr(HO)₃.nH₂O
Molecular mass: see Notes
Solubility in water: none

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Cr(III), inhalable fraction): 0.003 mg/m³, as TWA; (RSEN); (DSEN); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK: sensitization of skin (SH). EU-OEL: (as Cr(III)): 2 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The name Chromic acid is used for this product, as well as for Chromic (VI) acid (CAS 7738-94-5) and for Chromium (VI) oxide (CAS 1333-82-0, see ICSC 1194). The molecular weight may vary depending on the degree of hydration.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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