Agent Name |
Chromium III nitrate nonahydrate |
CAS Number |
7789-02-8 |
Formula |
N3-O9.Cr.9H2-O |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Chromic nitrate nonahydrate; Chromium nitrate nonahydrate; Chromium trinitrate nonahydrate; Nitric acid, chromium(3+) salt, nonahydrate; [ChemIDplus] UN2720 |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Violet crystals; [Merck Index] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in catalysts, textile printing, and corrosion inhibitors; [Merck Index] |
Comments |
Respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] See "Chromium and compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 60 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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