CHROMOUS CHLORIDE (ICSC)

CHROMOUS CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1317

Date of peer-review: April 2000

Chromium(II) chloride
Chromium dichloride

CAS #	10049-05-5	CrCl₂
RTECS #	GB5250000	Molecular mass: 122.9
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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: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Eyes		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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles). Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

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CHROMOUS CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1317

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
VERY HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance is a strong reducing agent and reacts with oxidants. The substance may reduce the oxygen content of air in confined spaces. Reacts with water forming flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC0001).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 1300°C
Melting point: 824°C
Density: 2.8 g/cm^3
Solubility in water: very good

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.

NOTES

Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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