Basic Chrome Sulphate
Monobasic chromium sulphate
CrOHSO4
Molecular mass: 165.1
ICSC # 1309
CAS # 12336-95-7
RTECS # GB6240000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Nausea.
Abdominal pain.
Vomiting.
Diarrhoea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Vacuum spilled material.
OR
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
GREEN
POWDER
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
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The solution in water is a weak acid.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: (as Cr metal, Cr(III) compounds) 0.5 mg/m3 as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: >900°C
Density: 1.25
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 200
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Chrometan, Tanolin, Neochrome, Chromedol and Chromosal are trade names.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1309
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CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE SULFATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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