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1 Identification of substance:
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Product
details:
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Product name:
Chromium (III) chloride
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Stock number:
42113
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Manufacturer/Supplier: Nile Chemicals
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
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Information
Department:
Health, Safety and Environmental Department
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Emergency
information:
During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
After normal hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.
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2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Chromium (III) chloride, hexahydrate (CAS# 10060-12-5),
100%
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Identification
number(s):
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EINECS Number:
233-038-3
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard
description:
C Corrosive
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Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
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Classification
system
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HMIS ratings
(scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
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General
information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
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After
inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After skin
contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After eye
contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
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After
swallowing
Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable
extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
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Special hazards
caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Toxic metal oxide fume
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Protective
equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related
safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Measures for
environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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Measures for
cleaning/collecting:
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for
safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
The product is not flammable
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Storage
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Requirements to
be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with acids.
Store away from water/moisture.
Store away from oxidizing agents.
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Further
information about storage conditions:
Store under dry inert gas.
Protect from humidity and water.
This product is hygroscopic.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts
or their assistants only.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Chromium (III) compounds, as Cr
mg/m3
ACGIH TLV 0.5; A4
Belgium TWA 0.5
Denmark TWA 0.5
Finland TWA 0.01
France VME 0.5
Ireland TWA 0.5
Japan OEL 0.5
Korea TLV 0.5
Netherlands MAC-TGG 0.5
Norway TWA 0.5
Poland TWA 0.5
Sweden NGV 0.5
United Kingdom TWA 0.5
USA PEL 0.5
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Additional
information:
No data
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Personal
protective equipment
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General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of
hands:
Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
Safety glasses
Tightly sealed goggles
Full face protection
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Body
protection:
Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General
Information
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Form:
Crystalline aggregrates
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Color:
Dark green
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Odor:
Odorless
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in
condition
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Melting
point/Melting range:
83 ° C
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Boiling
point/Boiling range:
Not determined
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Sublimation
temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of
explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
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Explosion
limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C 1.76 g/cm³
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Solubility in /
Miscibility with
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Water:
at 25 ° C 585 g/l
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be
avoided:
Water/moisture
Acids
Magnesium
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Dangerous
reactions
No dangerous reactions known
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Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
Toxic metal oxide fume
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11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral: LD50: 1790 mg/kg (rat)
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Primary
irritant effect:
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on the skin:
Corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
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on the eye:
Strong corrosive effect.
Irritating effect.
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Sensitization:
Sensitization possible through inhalation.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Chromium powder, chromium (II) and chromium (III) compounds may cause
nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, skin and eye irritation and pneumoconiosis.
Although less likely than Cr(VI) compounds, the NTP considers all
chromium to be potentially carcinogenic.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Corrosive materials are acutely destructive to the respiratory tract,
eyes, skin and digestive tract. Eye contact may result in permanent
damage and complete vision loss. Inhalation may result in respiratory
effects such as inflammation, edema, and chemical pneumonitis. May
cause coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache,
nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage to the mouth, throat
and esophagus. May cause skin burns or irritation depending on the
severity of the exposure.
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Additional
toxicological information:
Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat
and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
IARC-3: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen: Inadequate data on
which to classify the agent in terms of it's carcinogenicity in humans
and/or animals.
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12 Ecological information:
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General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned
packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
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DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
8
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Identification
number:
UN3260
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Proper shipping
name (technical name):
Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.,
chromium (III) chloride
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Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
8 Corrosive substances
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Item:
16c
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Danger code (Kemler):
80
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UN-Number:
3260
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Description of
goods:
Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.,
chromium (III) chloride
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Maritime
transport IMDG:
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UN Number:
3260
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Proper shipping
name:
Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.,
chromium (III) chloride
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Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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UN/ID Number:
3260
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Proper shipping
name:
Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s.,
chromium (III) chloride
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15 Regulations
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Product related
hazard informations:
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Hazard symbols:
C Corrosive
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Risk phrases:
22 Harmful if swallowed.
34 Causes burns.
42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact.
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Safety phrases:
23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately.
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National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
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Information
about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product contains chromium and is subject to the reporting
requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.
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16 Other information:
Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of
this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of
employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of
the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in
combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of
the user.
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Department
issuing MSDS:
Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
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Contact:
Darrell R. Sanders
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