tris(ethylenediamine)chromium (iii) chloride

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tris(ethylenediamine)chromium (iii) chloride Structure
tris(ethylenediamine)chromium (iii) chloride structure
Common Name tris(ethylenediamine)chromium (iii) chloride
CAS Number 16165-32-5 Molecular Weight 356.66500
Density N/A Boiling Point 119.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H26Cl3CrN6O Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 33.9ºC

 Names

Name tris(ethylenediamine)chromium (iii) chloride
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Boiling Point 119.7ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H26Cl3CrN6O
Molecular Weight 356.66500
Flash Point 33.9ºC
Exact Mass 355.06400
PSA 165.35000
LogP 2.91740

 MSDS


Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name:Tris(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride hemiheptahydrate, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number:16165-32-5
Formula:Cr(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3Cl3.3.5H2O
EINECS Number:none
Chemical Family:metal-ammine complexes
Synonym:Chromium trichloride, tris(ethylenediamine) hemiheptahydrate complex.

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
IngredientCAS NumberPercentACGIH (TWA)OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound16165-32-5100%0.5mg/m3 (as Cr)0.5mg/m3 (as Cr)

Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview:Irritating to the respiratory tract, skin and eyes. May be harmful if swallowed.
Primary Routes of Exposure:Ingestion, inhalation
Eye Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact:Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:No information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Affects:Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Although less toxic than Chromium (VI), some animal studies show chromium (III) chloride to act as a
Chronic Health Affects:
mutagen and reproductive effector.
NTP:yes
IARC:No
OSHA:No

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.

SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:not applicable
Autoignition Temperature:no data
Explosion Limits:no data
Extinguishing Medium:Water, 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 fumes containing toxic chromium compounds
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills may be adsorbed into diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable adsorbent powder,
Spill and Leak Procedures:
and swept up.

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

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 appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection:No additional protection required.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form:yellow pwdr.
Molecular Weight:338.65 (401.71)
Melting Point:no data
Boiling Point:no data
Vapor Pressure:no data
Specific Gravity:no data
Odor:none
Solubility in Water:soluble

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability:air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization:no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid:mixing with strong acids
Incompatibility:strong oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products:Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, nitrogen oxides, water vapor, and chromium (III) 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 information available

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

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

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


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

 Safety Information

Risk Phrases R20/21/22
Safety Phrases 26-36

 Synonyms

chromium ethylene diamine chloride
MFCD00150160