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93-2410

Chromium › Chromium(III) perchlorate hexahydrate, reagent

Stability: hygroscopic

Safety: Hazardous

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:	Chromium (III) perchlorate hexahydrate, reagent
Product Number:	93-2410
CAS Registry Number:	55147-94-9
Formula:	Cr(ClO4)3.6H2O
EINECS Number:	none
Chemical Family:	metal perchlorate salt
Synonym:	Perchloric acid, Chromium(III) salt, hexahydrate

SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient	CAS Number	Percent	ACGIH (TWA)	OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound	55147-94-9	100	0.5mg/m3	0.5mg/m3

SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:	Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May affect thyroid and kidney functions
Primary Routes of Exposure:	Ingestion
Eye Contact:	Causes severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:	Causes moderate irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:	May cause difficulty in breathing and irritate mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:	No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting.
Acute Health Effects:	Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects:	Perchlorates reversibly inhibit thyroid iodine uptake. Kidney function may be affected.
NTP:	yes
IARC:	No
OSHA:	No

SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
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
Flash Point:	no data
Autoignition Temperature:	no data
Explosion Limits:	no data
Extinguishing Medium:	Water spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Spray closed containers with water until fire is out. Avoid contact with combustible material. Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products:	If involved in a fire this material may emit corrosive hydrogen chloride fumes.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:	Releases oxygen on heating. May decompose explosively under fire fighting conditions. Do not mix with combustibles.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:	Do not mix spilled powder with any combustible materials, such as sawdust. Sweep up the solid and dilute with water.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:	Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place away from combustible and flammable materials. If the container is left open, salt will adsorb moisture from the atmosphere.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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 respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection:	No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:	greenish-black xtl.
Molecular Weight:	350.36 (458.48)
Melting Point:	no data
Boiling Point:	no data
Vapor Pressure:	no data
Specific Gravity:	no data
Odor:	none
Solubility in Water:	very soluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:	hygroscopic
Hazardous Polymerization:	no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:	Any contact with combustible matter.
Incompatibility:	Reducing agents, organic matter, active metals, phosphorus, sulfur, hydrazine, hydroxylamine, strong acids
Decomposition Products:	Oxygen, Chromium oxide, hydrogen chloride,

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data:	No specific information available on this product.
Carcinogenic Effects:	No data available
Mutagenic Effects:	No data available
Tetratogenic Effects:	No data available

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:	No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal:	Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.

SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR):	Perchlorates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR):	5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR):	NA
Packaging Group (CFR):	II
UN ID Number (CFR):	UN# 1481
Shipping Name (IATA):	Perchlorates, Inorganic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA):	5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA):	NA
Packaging Group (IATA):	II
UN ID Number (IATA):	UN# 1481

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:	Not 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
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:	11/20/2000
Revision Date:	5/10/2004