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EC/CAS
1333-82-0
Name of the chemical
Chromium trioxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-13
Product name
CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Product Synonyms
chromic acid (flakes); chromic acid flake; chromic acid crystals; British Chrome; APS; AR000000157; UL00000518; TECH00001333; 76638; 65623; 77560; 132333; commercially called chromic acid; Chromium(VI) oxide Prod. Code 27762; chromium trioxide
Chemical name
chromium trioxide
CAS No.
1333-82-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of dyes, pigments, electric cells, explosives, matches. [~Intermediate ~]
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H301, H311, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H361f, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 4 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S6 Oxidizing Solid Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2, Skin [1] Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 1, Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1A, Carcinogenicity Category 1A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Category 1, Skin Sensitizer Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see advice on this label). P322 Specific measures (see advice on this label).
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
