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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Chromium (III) chloride hexahydrate


93-2417
10060-12-5
CrCl3.6H2O
233-038-3
metal halide
Chromic chloride hexahydrate, Hexaaquachromium chloride, Chromium trichloride, hexahydrate

Composition and Information on Ingredients

Ingredient
Title Compound

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Product Identification

Chemical Name:
Product Number:
CAS Registry Number:
Formula:
EINECS Number:
Chemical Family:
Synonym:

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CAS Number
10060-12-5

Percent
100%

ACGIH (TWA)
0.5mg/m3 (as Cr)

OSHA (PEL)
0.5mg/m3 (as Cr)

Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:
Primary Routes of Exposure:
Eye Contact:
Skin Contact:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Acute Health Affects:
Chronic Health Affects:
NTP:
IARC:
OSHA:

Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath,
headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus.
Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.
Corrosive to eyes.
Corrosive to skin. May cause sensitization.
Inhalation causes inflammation of the respiratory tract, edema and chemical pneumonitis. May cause
sensitization.
Ingestion causes damage to the mouth, throat and esophagus. Harmful if swallowed.
Corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth throat and
esophagus. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Chromium and certain chromium salts are recognized carcinogens. Possible risk of impaired fertility and
irreversible effects.
yes
No
No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures


Eye Exposure:
Skin Exposure:
Inhalation:
Ingestion:

Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures


Flash Point:
Autoignition Temperature:
Explosion Limits:
Extinguishing Medium:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Hazardous Combustion and
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:

not applicable
none
none
Material is non-flammable.
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
If involved in a fire this material may emit fumes containing toxic chromium compounds
No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures


Spill and Leak Procedures:

Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate powder and swept up.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage


Handling and Storage:

Store material in a tightly sealed container.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection


Eye Protection:
Skin Protection:
Ventilation:
Respirator:
Ventilation:
Additional Protection:

Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties


Color and Form:
Molecular Weight:
Melting Point:
Boiling Point:
Vapor Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
Odor:
Solubility in Water:

green xtl.
158.35 (266.48)
83
no data
no data
1.76
none
Very soluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity


Stability:
Hazardous Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatibility:
Decomposition Products:

air and moisture stable


no hazardous polymerization
none
Active metals
Water and chromium chloride

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

RTECS Data:

Carcinogenic Effects:
Mutagenic Effects:
Tetratogenic Effects:

Oral (rat); LD50: 1790 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: 285 mg/kg. Intravenous (mouse); LDLo: 1602
mg/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LDLo: 576 mg/kg. Intravenous (frog); LDLo: 374 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (mouse);
TDLo: 134 mg/kg. Bacteria-Escherichia coli; DNA repair: 31 ug/well. Human cells-not otherwise specified;
Mutation test systems-not otherwise specified: 500 mg/L. Human Lymphocyte; Cytogentic analysis: 2500 ug/L.
Human Leukocyte; Cytogenetic analysis: 400 mg/L.
No data available
Possible mutagen
Possible reproductive effector

SECTION 12: Ecological Information


Ecological Information:

No information available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations


Disposal:

Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation


Shipping Name (CFR):
Hazard Class (CFR):
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
Packaging Group (CFR):
UN ID Number (CFR):
Shipping Name (IATA):
Hazard Class (IATA):
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
Packaging Group (IATA):
UN ID Number (IATA):

Corrosive Solid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S.


8
NA
III
UN# 3260
Corrosive Solid, Acidic Inorganic, N.O.S.
8
NA
III
UN# 3260

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information


TSCA:
SARA (Title 313):
Second Ingredient:
Third Ingredient:

Not listed in the TSCA inventory.


Title compound see Category Code N090 for reporting.
none
none

SECTION 16: Other Information


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contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
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