Chromium Trioxide
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 120
| Formula: | CrO3 |
| CAS: | 1333-82-0 |
| Formula Weight: | 99.99 g/mol |
| Density: | 2.700 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 196 °C |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Danger! |
| Oral-LD50: | 52 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | -- |
| Auto Ignition: | -- |
| Flinn Family: | I4 |
GHS Hazard Statement: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Obtain special instructions before use. Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. 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. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)
General Hazard Information: Known human carcinogen (IARC-1). Corrosive to all body tissue and highly toxic. Avoid all body tissue contact. Powerful oxidizing agent. Avoid contact with reducing agents and organic materials.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #4. Store in/on shelf with hydroxides, oxides, silicates, carbonates, carbon.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.