Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the
skin. May cause an allergic reaction in certain individuals.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** 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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance
is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
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: Powder
Appearance: green
Odor: odorless
pH: 5.5-7.5 50g/l aq.sol
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 4000 deg C @ 760 mmHg
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: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Cr2O3
Molecular Weight: 151.99
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, moisture, exposure to moist
air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Alkaline earth metals, chlorine trifluoride, oxygen difluoride,
rubidium acetylide, glycerol.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1308-38-9: GB6475000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Chromium(III)oxide -
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen (listed as **
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen (listed as ** undefined **).
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
**** 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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TSCA
CAS# 1308-38-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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