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