EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Cancer suspect agent.Hygroscopic.Oxidizer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause mild skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization
dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. Repeated
inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. May cause cancer according
to animal studies.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation
develops, get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if
cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Substance is noncombustible. Oxidizer. Greatly
increases the burning rate of combustible materials.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: green
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 4000 deg C @ 760.00mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 2435 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 5.2100g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Cr2O3
Molecular Weight: 151.99
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Chlorine trifluoride, glycerol, lithium, rubidium acetylide, and
oxygen difluoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1308-38-9: GB6475000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Chromimium (III) Oxide -
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as **
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Dangerous Goods Code:
UN Number:
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1308-38-9: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 1308-38-9: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined
**): 0.5 mg/m3 TWA
Canada
CAS# 1308-38-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 1308-38-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1308-38-9 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt
:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.05 mg/m3
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.01 mg/m3
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 mg/m3
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
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