Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Chromium (III) acetate solution, 11.2-11.8% Cr
CAS Registry Number: 1066-30-4
Formula: Cr(OOCCH3)3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal acetate salt
Synonym: Chromic acetate (III), Chromium triacetate, Acetic acid, chromium (III) salt
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 1066-30-4 50% 0.5mg/m3 0.5mg/m3
water 7732-18-5 50% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to eyes and skin. May be harmful if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, eyes, inhalation
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Material is an aqueous solution. Inhalation is not applicable.
Mae harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, burning of throat, dizziness and
Ingestion:
weakness.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Chronic Health Affects: Possible risk of irreversible effects.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
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: none
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
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 absorbed in vermiculite or other suitable adsorbent.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container.
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: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator: No respirator required.
Ventilation: 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: liq.
Molecular Weight: 229.13
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.28
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: material is an aqueous sol.
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: none
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Intravenous (mouse); LDLo: 2290 mg/kg. Intravenous (rabbit); LDLo:1604 mg/kg. Intravenous (frog); LDLo:
6185 mg/kg. Implant (rat); TDLo: 1000 mg/kg/56W-I. Bacteria-Escherichia coli; Mutation in microorganisms: 16
RTECS Data: mmol/L. Bacteria-Escheichia coli; DNA repair: 93 ug/well. Bacteria-Bacillus subtilis; DNA repair: 160 mmol/L.
Human Leukocyte; Cytogenetic analysis: 16 umol/L. Hamster Ovary; Cytogenetic analysis: 150 mg/L. Hamster
Ovary; Mutation in mammalian somatic cells: 200 umol/L.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
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
