CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE ICSC: 1530 Chromic nitrate Chromium trinitrate Nitric acid, chromium(III) salt Cr(NO3)3· 9H2O Molecular mass: 400.2 ICSC #    1530 CAS #     7789-02-8 RTECS # GB6300000 UN #        2720 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. Explosion Risk of fire and explosion. Exposure STRICT HYGIENE!  •Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.  •Skin Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.  •Eyes Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Separated from combustible and reducing substances. UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Packing Group: III CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE ICSC: 1530 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: DEEP VIOLET CRYSTALS Physical Dangers: Chemical Dangers: The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and reducing materials. 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 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). MAK not established. 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. Physical Properties Decomposes below boiling point Melting point: 66°C Density: 1.8 g/cm3 Solubility in water: very good Environmental Data The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. N O T E S Do NOT take working clothes home. The recommendations on this Card also apply to Chromium(III) nitrate anhydrous. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51G02-I+II+III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 1530 CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 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.