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Agent Name Chromium III phosphate
CAS Number 7789-04-0
Formula Cr.H3-O4-P
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Arnaudon's Green; Chromic phosphate; Chromium monophosphate; Chromium orthophosphate; Phosphoric acid chromium (III) salt; Phosphoric acid, chromium(3+) salt (1:1); [ChemIDplus]
Category Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description Gray-brown to black solid; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used in pigments, wash primers, and catalysts; [Merck Index]
Comments Toxic by ingestion; "May be harmful if absorbed through skin or inhaled." "Stable under recommended storage conditions." [MSDSonline] See "Chromium and compounds."
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH) 0.5 mg/m3, as Cr
PEL (OSHA) 0.5 mg/m3, as Cr
Explanatory Notes VP = practically zero; mp = 1900 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Flammability (NFPA) 1: must be preheated
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