CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE 1530
October 2004
CAS No: 7789-02-8 Chromic nitrate
RTECS No: GB6300000 Chromium trinitrate
UN No: 2720 Nitric acid, chromium(III) salt
Cr(NO3)3貌 9H2O
Molecular mass: 400.2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible but enhances NO open flames. In case of fire in the surroundings: use
combustion of other substances. Gives appropriate extinguishing media.
off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in
a fire.
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. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Vomiting. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if UN classification
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal UN Hazard Class: 5.1
protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT UN Pack Group: III
let this chemical enter the environment.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51G02-I+II+III Separated from combustible and reducing substances.
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Chemical Safety
1530 CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE NONAHYDRATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
DEEP VIOLET CRYSTALS A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when
dispersed.
Chemical dangers
The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and Effects of short-term exposure
reducing materials. The solution in water is a weak acid. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV: (as Cr metal, Cr(III) compounds) 0.5 mg/m3 as TWA; A4 (not Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density: 1.8 g/cm3
Decomposes below boiling point
Melting point: 66/C Solubility in water: very good
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
The recommendations on this Card also apply to Chromium(III) nitrate anhydrous.
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