Agent Name |
Chromium dioxide |
CAS Number |
12018-01-8 |
Formula |
Cr-O2 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Accrox C; Accrox R; Chromium dioxide (CrO2); Chromium oxide (CrO2); Chromium(IV) oxide; Magtrieve; ; [ChemIDplus] Chromium [VI] dioxide; [IARC] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Brown to black powder; [HSDB] The needle-like crystals are strongly magnetic; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in magnetic tapes for recording, in ceramics, as a catalyst, and in special polishing operations; [HSDB] |
Comments |
"There is sufficient evidence in humans for the carcinogenicity of chromium [VI] compounds as encountered in the chromate production, chromate pigment production and chromium plating industries." [IARC] See "Chromium and compounds"; |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
mp = 300 deg C, minus oxygen; [HSDB] |
Adverse Effects |
IARC Carcinogen |
Known Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHROMIUM DIOXIDE
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