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Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
Product Code
10686

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development
Uses Advised Against
No further relevant information available.

Overview

Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate is a crystalline substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. Category 1 H334
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dusts or mists.
  • P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar

manufacturer

πŸ“

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

πŸ“ž

800-343-0660

πŸ•’

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

πŸ’‘

After normal business hours, call Carechem

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
EC: 233-038-3
10060-12-5 Not specified βœ“ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

πŸ–οΈ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

Causes severe skin burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

πŸ‘οΈ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Symptoms:

Causes serious eye damage.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Symptoms:

Harmful if swallowed.

🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required

No further relevant information available.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

βœ… Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use fire-fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Hydrogen chloride (HCI), Chromium oxides.

πŸ›‘οΈ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

πŸ§ͺ Physical State
Not available
πŸ“Š Physical State Data
Not available
πŸ“Š State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
πŸ‘οΈ Appearance
Crystalline
🎨 Colour
Not available
πŸ“Š Colour Intensity
Not available
πŸ“Š Form
Not available
πŸ‘ƒ Odor
Odorless
πŸ“Š Odor Threshold
Not determined.
πŸ§ͺ Ph
Not applicable.
🧊 Melting Point
83 °℃ (181 ΒΊF)
Critical Property
πŸ’¨ Boiling Point
Not determined
Critical Property
πŸ”₯ Flash Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Freezing Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Softening Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Solidification Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Cloud Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Crystallisation Point
Not available
πŸ“Š Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
πŸ’¨ Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
πŸ’¨ Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
πŸ“Š Vapor Density
Not applicable.
πŸ“Š Relative Density
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Bulk Density
Not available
βš–οΈ Density
1.76 g/cm3 (14.687 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
πŸ”₯ Flammability
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
πŸ“Š Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
πŸ“Š Explosive Limits
Not available
πŸ“Š Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
πŸ’§ Solubility
Not available
πŸ“Š Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
πŸ“Š Solubility In Water
585 g/l
πŸ“Š Solubility In Fat
Not available
πŸ“Š Molecular Weight
Not available
πŸ“Š Voc Content
Not available
πŸ“Š Metal Corrosion
Not available
πŸ“Š Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
πŸ“Š Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
πŸ“Š Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

β€’ Keep container tightly sealed.

β€’ Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

β€’ Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

β€’ Prevent formation of dust.

πŸͺ Storage Conditions

β€’ No special requirements.

β€’ Store away from oxidizing agents.

β€’ Keep container tightly sealed.

β€’ Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

πŸ”₯ Fire Prevention Measures

The product is not flammable.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧀 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480. Glove thickness: 0.11 mm.

πŸ‘οΈ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection. Safety glasses with side shields / NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

βœ… Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

βš—οΈ Reactivity

No information known.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

πŸ§ͺ Incompatible Materials

Oxidizing agents

πŸ’¨ Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hydrogen chloride (HCI), Chromium oxides

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

🌱 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN3260

πŸ“¦ Proper Shipping Name

Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s. (Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate)

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

8

πŸ“‹ Packing Group

III

πŸš› ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Corrosive substances

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

πŸ“‹ Regulatory Summary

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)

❌ Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.

What is the melting point of Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate?

The melting point is 83 °℃ (181 ΒΊF) and the boiling point is Not determined.