| Agent Name |
Chromium carbide |
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| CAS Number |
12012-35-0 |
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| Formula |
C2-Cr3 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Chromium carbide (Cr3C2); Trichromium dicarbide; [ChemIDplus] Chromic carbide; [MSDSonline] |
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| Category |
Metals, Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Crystals; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in extrusion dyes, pumps, valves, and spray-on coatings; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; May damage eyes; "Stable under recommended storage conditions." [MSDSonline] See "Chromium and compounds." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr |
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| Explanatory Notes |
VP = practically zero; Mp = 1900 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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