ICSC 1317 - CHROMOUS CHLORIDE

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CHROMOUS CHLORIDE	ICSC: 1317 (November 2000)
Chromium(II) chloride Chromium dichloride

CAS #: 10049-05-5

EC Number: 233-163-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Avoid inhalation of dust and mist. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Eyes		Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CHROMOUS CHLORIDE

ICSC: 1317

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance VERY HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The substance may reduce the oxygen content of air in confined spaces. Reacts with water. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: CrCl₂ Molecular mass: 122.9 Boiling point: 1300°C Melting point: 824°C Density: 2.8 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very good

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
VERY HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. The substance may reduce the oxygen content of air in confined spaces. Reacts with water. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: CrCl₂
Molecular mass: 122.9
Boiling point: 1300°C
Melting point: 824°C
Density: 2.8 g/cm³
Solubility in water: very good

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it is persistent.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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