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CHROMOUS CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1317

Chromium(II) chloride
Chromium dichloride
CrCl2
Molecular mass: 122.9
ICSC # 1317 		CAS # 10049-05-5
RTECS # GB5250000
November 04, 2000 Validated
Ca, eviewed in Ferrara but deferred to see if primary data on skin irritation.

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

STORAGE

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.
Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs . Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
ICSC: 1317 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

CHROMOUS CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1317

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
VERY HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


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/cm3
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.

N O T E S

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1317 CHROMOUS CHLORIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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