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CAS Number: 7789-02-8
93-2407
Chromium › Chromium(III) nitrate nonahydrate, 99%| CAS Number: | 7789-02-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00149659 |
| Molecular Formula: | CrN3O9 |
| Molecular Weight: | 238.06 (400.15) |
| Chemical Formula: | Cr(NO3)3·9H2O |
| Color and Form: | greenish-black xtl. |
| Note: |
Stability: hygroscopic
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 60°C, boiling point 100°C dec.
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Chromium (III) nitrate nonahydrate, 99% |
| Product Number: | 93-2407 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7789-02-8 |
| Formula: | Cr(NO3)3.9H2O |
| EINECS Number: | 236-921-1 |
| Chemical Family: | metal nitrate salts |
| Synonym: | Chromic nitrate nonahydrate, Nitric acid, chromium(3+) salt |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7789-02-8 | 100 | 0.5mg/m3 (as Cr) | 0.5mg/m3 (as Cr) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin |
| Eye Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes mild to severe irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | May cause heritable genetic damage. |
| NTP: | yes |
| IARC: | No |
| 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: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is 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 irritating fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Metal nitrates can be oxidizers. Contact with strong reducing agents could lead to fires and/or explosions. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a tightly sealed container. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| 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: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respiratprs requires a Respiratory protection program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | greenish-black xtl. |
| Molecular Weight: | 238.06 (400.15) |
| Melting Point: | 60°C |
| Boiling Point: | 100°C dec. |
| Vapor Pressure: | not applicable |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | hygroscopic |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Contact with strong reducing agents or organic matter. Some nitrates can explode if heated to high temperatures. |
| Incompatibility: | reducing agents, organic matter, phosphorus and sulfur |
| Decomposition Products: | nitrogen oxides and chromium salts. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Oral (rat); LD50: 32580 mg/kg. Intraperitoneal (rat); TDLo: 431 mg/kg/2W-I. Inhalation (rabbit); TDLo: 600 ug/m3/17W-I. Bacteria-Salmonella typhimurim; Mutation in microorganisms: 13937. Bacteria-Escherichia coli; DNA repair: 62 ug/well. Human Fibroblast; DNA inhibition: 1 mmol/L. Hamster Ovary; Cytogenetic analysis: 50 mg/L. Hamster Ovary; Sister Chromtid exchange: 50 mg/L. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data available |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No data 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): | Chromium nitrate |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 2720 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Chromium nitrate |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 5.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 2720 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Not listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See Category Code N090 and N511 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: | 7/26/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 8/03/2011 |
