tert-BUTYL CHROMATE | ICSC: 1533 (April 2005) |
bis(tert-Butyl)chromate Chromic acid, di-tert-butyl ester |
CAS #: 1189-85-1 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Shortness of breath. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Sore throat. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Skin burns. Pain. Redness. | Protective clothing. Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Severe deep burns. Pain. Redness. | 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 | Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong bases and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
tert-BUTYL CHROMATE | ICSC: 1533 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: C8H18CrO4 / ((CH3)3CO)2CrO2 |
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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EU-OEL: (as Cr): 0.005 mg/m3 as TWA; (see Notes) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately, but in contact with moisture or water it is hydrolyzed to chromium(VI) oxide. See ICSC 1194. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Do NOT take working clothes home. EU-OEL limit value 0.010 mg/m3 until 17 January 2025. Limit value: 0.025 mg/m3 for welding or plasma cutting processes or similar work processes that generate fume until 17 January 2025. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations