| Agent Name |
Calcium chromate |
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| CAS Number |
13765-19-0 |
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| Formula |
Cr-O4.Ca |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Calcium Chrome Yellow ; Calcium chromate(VI) ; Calcium chromium oxide (CaCrO4) ; Calcium monochromate ; Chromatite syn ; Gelbin ; Sintered calcium chromate ; Yellow ultramarine; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Bright yellow powder or crystals; [ACGIH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a corrosion inhibitor, a battery depolarizer, and a metal coating and primer; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Calcium chromate is approximately 10 times more potent than zinc chromate as an animal carcinogen by intrabronchial implantation. [ACGIH] Skin contact may cause dermatitis and ulcers; [CHRIS] Very toxic by ingestion; Not soluble in water; [CAMEO] See "Chromium and compounds." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.001 mg/m3, as Cr |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
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