Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Chromium (III) oxide hydrate,98%
CAS Registry Number: 12182-82-0
Formula: Cr2O3.XH2O
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal oxide
Synonym: chromic oxide, chrome green.
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 12182-82-0 100% 0.5mg/m3 (as Cr) 0.5mg/m3 (as Cr)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Possible risk of
Emergency Overview:
irreversible effects.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Chronic Health Affects: Possible risk of irreversible effects.
NTP: yes
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: material is non-flammable
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire-fighting procedures. The material is non-flammable.
Hazardous Combustion and Less than 0.1% toxic hexavalent chromium could be formed at high temperature.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: No special storage conditions.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: green pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 151.99
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable solid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals, hydrogen fluoride, oxygen difluoride, and other very strong oxidizers.
Decomposition Products: Less than 0.1% toxic hexavalent chromium
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Inhalation (Rat) TCLo: 150mg/m3/4H/6W-I; Intraperitoneal (rat) TDLo (tumor) 90mg/kg; Intrapleural (rat) TDLo
RTECS Data:
(tumor) 45 mg/kg; Intratracheal (rat) TDLo (tumor) 90 mg/Kg
Carcinogenic Effects: Insufficient data
Mutagenic Effects: Possible mutagen
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N090 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
