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CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 1316
Date of Peer Review: October 2004

Chromic chloride
Chromium trichloride
Trichlorochromium
CAS # 10025-73-7 CrCl3
RTECS # GB5425000 Molecular mass: 158.4
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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


Inhalation Cough.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE


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CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS) ICSC: 1316
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
VIOLET CRYSTALS.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: (as Cr metal, Cr(III) compounds) 0.5 mg/m³ as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.
INHALATION RISK:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point (decomposes): 1300°C
Melting point: 1152°C
Density: 2.87 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
The recommendations on this card do not apply to water soluble forms of chromium chloride. See ICSC 1532 Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate.
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