General Information
Version
5.1
Revision date
2022-06-20
Product name
CHROMIUM PICOLINATE
Product Synonyms
trispicolinate; chromium(III) trispicolinate; chromium (2-carboxymethylpyridine)3; o-methylpyridinecarboxylic acid, chromium salt; alpha- methylpyridinecarboxylic acid, chromium salt; 2-pyridine3-carboxylic acid, chromium salt; 2-picolinic acid chromium salt; chromium picolinate
Chemical name
picolinic acid, chromium salt
CAS No.
14639-25-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chromium(III)-containing, nitrogen heterocyclic acid, metal salt. Dietary supplement. Claimed to reduce body fat, build muscle, reduce cardiovascular disease and the symptoms of diabetes. Thought to act at the insulin receptor
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 3 Legend 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Not Applicable Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
