ICSC 1310 - CHROMIUM DIOXIDE

CHROMIUM DIOXIDE

ICSC: 1310
_{Peer-Review Status: 25.11.1998 Validated}

Chromium oxide

CAS #: 12018-01-8 RTECS #: GB6400000
EINECS #: 234-630-4

Formula: CrO₂
Molecular mass: 84.00

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Vacuum spilled material with specialist equipment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.	EC Classification UN Classification GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
BROWN-BLACK POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):.

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of short-term exposure

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause effects on the lungs. This may result in fibrosis.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 250-500°C Density: 4.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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