Chromium (III) Nitrate * 9H2O
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 119
Formula: | Cr(NO3)3•9H2O |
CAS: | 7789-02-8 |
Formula Weight: | 400.15  g/mol |
Density: | -- |
Melting Point: | 60  °C |
Boiling Point: | -- |
Purity: | -- |
Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
Signal Word: | Danger! |
Oral-LD50: | 3250 mg/kg |
Flash Point: | -- |
Auto Ignition: | -- |
Flinn Family: | I3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: May intensify fire; oxidiser. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
General Hazard Information: Slightly toxic by ingestion and an irritant to body tissues. Avoid inhalation of dust. Oxidizer; avoid contact with organic materials.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.