Chromium(II) chloride
Chromium dichloride
CrCl2
Molecular mass: 122.9
ICSC # 1317
CAS # 10049-05-5
RTECS # GB5250000
Ca, eviewed in Ferrara but deferred to see if primary data on skin irritation.
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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: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
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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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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs
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Dry.
Well closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
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Important Data
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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)
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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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
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Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 1300°C
Melting point: 824°C
Density: 2.8
g/cm3
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Solubility in water:
very good
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Environmental
Data
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It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1317
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CHROMOUS CHLORIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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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