Chromium acetate hydroxide

registration deadline.
CAS-No.: 39430-51-8
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

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SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xi IrritantR43
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal wordWarning
Hazard statement(s)
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statement(s)
P280Wear protective gloves.
Supplemental Hazardnone
Statements
Other hazards - none

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substances
Formula: C14H23Cr3O16
Molecular Weight: 603,31 g/mol
CAS-No.: 39430-51-8
EC-No.: 254-447-3
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
ComponentClassificationConcentration
Chromium(III) acetate hydroxide
CAS-No.39430-51-8Skin Sens. 1; H317<= 100 %
EC-No.254-447-3
Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC
ComponentClassificationConcentration
Chromium(III) acetate hydroxide
CAS-No.39430-51-8Xi, R43<= 100 %
EC-No.254-447-3
For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16

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SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available

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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Chromium oxides
Advice for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further information
no data available

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

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SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and
at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under
appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and
the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher
level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards
such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.

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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) AppearanceForm: powder
Colour: green
b) Odourno data available
c) Odour Thresholdno data available
d) pHno data available
e) Melting point/freezing> 400 °C at ca.1.013 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 102
point
f) Initial boiling point and no data available
boiling range
g) Flash pointno data available
h) Evapouration rateno data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) not auto-flammable - Flammability (solids)
j) Upper/lowerno data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressureno data available
l) Vapour densityno data available
m) Relative density1,56 g/cm3 at 22,95 °C
n) Water solubility675 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105
o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 0,2 at 22 °C
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignitionno data available
temperature
q) Decompositionno data available
temperature
r) Viscosityno data available
s) Explosive propertiesno data available
t) Oxidizing propertiesno data available
Other safety information
no data available

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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
no data available
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - no data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - female - > 5.000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 423)
LD50 Dermal - rat - male and female - > 2.000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
in vivo assay - mouse
Result: May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test
S. typhimurium
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
no data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly investigated.

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SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Toxicity to fishsemi-static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic(OECD Test Guideline 202)
invertebrates
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradabilityaerobic - Exposure time 9 d
Result: 91,8 % - Readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301A)
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
Other adverse effects
no data available

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

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SECTION 14: Transport information
UN number
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA:Not dangerous goods
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
Packaging group
ADR/RID: -IMDG: -IATA: -
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: noIMDG Marine pollutant: noIATA: no
Special precautions for user
no data available

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SECTION 15: Regulatory information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

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SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Skin Sens.Skin sensitisation
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
Xi Irritant
R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Further information
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only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be
used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge
and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held
liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.