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CHROMIUM(III) CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS)
ICSC: 1316
Peer-Review Status: 27.10.2004 Validated
Chromic chloride
Chromium trichloride
Trichlorochromium 
CAS #: 10025-73-7 RTECS #: GB5425000
EINECS #: 233-038-3
 		    Formula: CrCl3
Molecular mass: 158.4

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.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  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.  Rinse mouth. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.   
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
VIOLET CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.5mg/m³ as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). 

Routes of exposure
 

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 respiratory tract. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 1300°C
Melting point: 1152°C
Density: 2.87 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none  		 

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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