| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Chromium (III) acetate solution, 11.2-11.8% Cr |
| Product Number: | 24-0155 |
| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
| Ingestion: | Mae harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, burning of throat, dizziness and weakness. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Possible risk of irreversible effects. |
| NTP: | Yes |
| IARC: | Yes |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | none |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be absorbed in vermiculite or other suitable adsorbent. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| 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. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| RTECS Data: | 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 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 | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| 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 | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound see Category Code N090 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | none |
| Third Ingredient: | none |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 11/15/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 1/08/2008 |