| Agent Name |
Chromium potassium sulfate |
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| CAS Number |
10141-00-1; 10279-63-7 |
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| Formula |
Cr.2H2-O4-S.K; Cr.x-H2-O4-S.x-K |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
0% Basicity chrome alum; Chrome alum; Chrome potash alum; Chromic potassium sulfate; Chromic potassium sulphate; Chromium potassium sulfate (CrK(SO4)2); Chromium potassium sulphate; Crystal Chrome Alum; Potassium chromic sulfate; Potassium chromic sulphate; Potassium chromium alum; Potassium chromium disulfate (KCr(SO4)2); Potassium chromium(III) sulfate; Potassium disulphatochromate (III); Chromium potassium bis(sulphate); Sulfuric acid, chromium(3+) potassium salt (2:1:1); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Violet-red crystals;[Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in dyeing (mordant), tanning, printing calico, developing photographs, and producing glue, gum, and waterproof fabrics; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
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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