Chromium(III) acetate

Synonym:Chromic acetate (III), Chromium triacetate, Acetic acid, chromium (III) salt

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound1066-30-450%0.5mg/m30.5mg/m3
water7732-18-550%no datano data

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
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.
Mae harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, burning of throat, dizziness and
Ingestion:
weakness.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Chronic Health Affects:Possible risk of irreversible effects.
NTP:Yes
IARC:Yes
OSHA:No

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:none
Autoignition Temperature:none
Explosion Limits:none
Extinguishing Medium:carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion andIf involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures:Small spills can be absorbed in vermiculite or other suitable adsorbent.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage:Store in a tightly sealed container.

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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:No respirator required.
Ventilation:If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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.

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
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

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
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
RTECS Data: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

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information:No information available

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

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SECTION 14: Transportation
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

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA:Listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313):Title compound see Category Code N090 for reporting.
Second Ingredient:none

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C6-H9-O6.Cr

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

229.15

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

OV1 3 &-CR-

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

2290 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :

LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rabbit

DOSE/DURATION :

1604 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :

LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Intravenous

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Amphibian - frog

DOSE/DURATION :

6185 mg/kg

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Implant

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - rat

DOSE/DURATION :

1000 mg/kg/56W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

Mutation in mammalian somatic cells

TEST SYSTEM :

Rodent - hamster Ovary

DOSE/DURATION :

200 umol/L

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