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SODIUM CHROMATE
ICSC: 1370
Peer-Review Status: 19.04.2005 Validated
Disodium chromate (VI)
Chromic acid, disodium salt
Disodium chromium tetraoxide 
CAS #: 7775-11-3 RTECS #: GB2955000
UN #: 3288
EC #: 024-018-00-3
EINECS #: 231-889-5
 		    Formula: Na2CrO4
Molecular mass: 162

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.  NO contact with flammables.  In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!  IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! 
Inhalation Burning sensation. Sore throat. Cough. Wheezing. Laboured breathing.  Use closed system or ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin Redness. Pain. Skin burns.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.  Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Shock or collapse.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. 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. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.  Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
EC Classification
Symbol: T+, N; R: 45-46-60-61-21-25-26-34-42/43-48/23-50/53; S: 53-45-60-61; Note: E, 3 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT5-III.  Dry. Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a weak base. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (as Cr): 0.05mg/m³ as TWA; A1 (confirmed human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2005).
MAK (inhalable fraction): Carcinogen category: 2; Sensitization of skin (SH); (DFG 2004). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in tissue lesions. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause asthma. Repeated or prolonged inhalation may cause nasal ulceration. This may result in perforation of the nasal septum. The substance may have effects on the kidneys. This may result in kidney impairment. This substance is carcinogenic to humans. May cause heritable genetic damage to human germ cells. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 762°C
Density: 2.7 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 53   		The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to sodium chromate tetrahydrate (CAS No. 10034-82-9). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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