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CAS Number: 14977-61-8
Product Catalog
93-2409
Chromium › Chromyl chloride, 99.5%| CAS Number: | 14977-61-8 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00010951 |
| Molecular Formula: | Cl2CrO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 154.90 |
| Chemical Formula: | CrO2Cl2 |
| Color and Form: | red liq. |
| Note: |
Stability: moisture sensitive
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: boiling point 117°C, density 1.911
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Chromyl chloride, 99.5% |
| Product Number: | 93-2409 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 14977-61-8 |
| Formula: | CrO2Cl2 |
| EINECS Number: | 239-056-8 |
| Chemical Family: | inorganic compound |
| Synonym: | Chromic oxychloride, chromium dioxide dichloride, Chromium (VI) dioxychloride |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 14977-61-8 | 100 | 0.025ppm | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Liquid releases hydrogen chloride fumes when exposed to moisture. Corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous membrane of nose and mouth. May cause cancer through inhalation and heritable genetic damage. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Causes severe burning of the eyes |
| Skin Contact: | Causes severe burns of the skin. Toxic through skin contact. May cause sensitization through skin contact. |
| Inhalation: | Toxic through inhalation. Causes inflammation and ulceration of the respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Toxic through ingestion. Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, shock, and convulsions. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory system and when ingested |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Cancer hazard. May cause cancer through inhalation. May cause heritable genetic damage. May cause dermatitis, ulceration of the respiratory tract, acute hepatitis, kidney damage, and conjunctivitis. |
| 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: | Material is non-flammable. |
| 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 fumes containing toxic organic vapors and toxic chromium compounds |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | The product can act as an oxidizer towards combustibles. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be neutralized and adsorbed in to excess powdered sodium carbonate powder and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store material in a tightly sealed container away from heat and moisture. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses. In addition a face shield should be worn when handling this material. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove. |
| Ventilation: | Liquid may hydrolyze to form acidic fumes. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | Rubber apron recommended |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | red liq. |
| Molecular Weight: | 154.9 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | 117°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | 20mm (20°C) |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.911 |
| Odor: | musty, burning, acrid odor |
| Solubility in Water: | reacts with water |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | moisture sensitive |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | Reacts violently in water; forms chromic acid, chromic chloride, hydrochloric acid & chlorine. Do not mix with combustibles. |
| Incompatibility: | finely divided metals, reducing agents, hydrazine, alkenes, carbonyls, alcohols, strong acids, organic matter and halogens |
| Decomposition Products: | Hydrogen chloride and chromic acid |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Bacteria-Salmonella typhimurim; Mutation in microorganisms: 50 ug/plate. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Tumorigen |
| Mutagenic Effects: | Mutagen |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Avoid release into the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| 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 oxychloride |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | I |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 1758 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Chromium, oxychloride |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 8 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | I |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 1758 |
| 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: | 4/08/2001 |
| Revision Date: | 8/02/2011 |
