| Agent Name |
Chromium potassium sulfate dodecahydrate |
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| CAS Number |
7788-99-0 |
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| Formula |
O8-S2.Cr.K.12H2-O |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Chrome alum; Chrome alum (dodecahydrate); Potassium chromium alum dodecahydrate; Sulfuric acid, chromium(3+)potassium salt(2:1:1), dodecahydrate; Chromium(III) potassium sulfate (1:1:2), dodecahydrate; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Violet-red to black crystals; Solutions turn green when heated; [CHEMINFO] |
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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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| Adverse Effects |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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