CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE CHROMIC ACID

2.1. Substance : Chromium Trioxide

CAS No : 1333-82-0

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Oxidising Solids, H271

Category 1

Acute toxicity (oral), H301

Category 3

Acute toxicity (dermal), H311

Category 3

Acute toxicity (inhal.), H330

Category 2

Skin corrosion/irritation, H314

Category 1A

Sensitisation —

Respiratory, category 1 H334

Sensitisation — Skin, category 1 H317

Germ cell mutagenicity, H340

Category 1B

Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350

Reproductive toxicity,

Category 2

H361f

Specific target organ

toxicity — Repeated H372

exposure, Category 1

Hazardous to the aquatic

environment — Chronic

Hazard, Category 1 H410

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to

displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s): O : Oxidizing

T : Very toxic

N : Dangerous for the environment

R Phrase(s):R45: CC

R46: May Cause heritable genetic damage.

R9: Explosive when mixed combustible matrial.

S Phrase(s):S53: Avoid exposure – obtain special instruction before use.

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the

label where possible).

S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste

S61: avoid release to the environment . refer to special instruction/safety data sheets.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

H301+H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction

H330 - Fatal if inhaled

H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

H340 - May cause genetic defects

H350 - May cause cancer

H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility

H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use

P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials

P260 - Do not breathe vapours, spray, dust, fume, gas

P273 - Avoid release to the environment

P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection

3.3. Other hazards

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex

XIII

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

First-aid measures after inhalation : Get medical advice/attention. If breathing is difficult,

remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Assure

fresh air breathing.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Get medical advice/attention. Remove affected

clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm

water rinse. Wash with plenty of soap and water.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a

POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER

or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause genetic

defects. Suspected of damaging fertility. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or

repeated exposure.

Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing

difficulties if inhaled.May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer by

inhalation.

Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in

absorption through skin causing significant health hazard. Toxic in contact with skin.

Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Swallowing a small quantity of

this material will result in serious health hazard

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No additional information available

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use extinguishing media containing water.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.

Explosion hazard : Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire

and increasing

risk of burns and injuries.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Firefighting instructions : In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight

fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures : No naked lights. No smoking.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required.

Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous

earth as soon as possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : No data available

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : 196 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : No data available

Flash point : No data available

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : No data available

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : No data available

Relative density : No data available

Density : 2.7 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: 63 g/100ml @ 20°C

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available: The substance or mixture is classified as

oxidizing with the subcategory 1. May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.

Explosive limits : No data available

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Oral: Toxic if swallowed. Dermal: Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation:

Fatal if inhaled.

Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing

difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity : May cause genetic defects.

Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer.

Reproductive toxicity : Suspected of damaging fertility.

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Causes damage to organs through

prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in

contact with skin.

12.1. Toxicity

Ecology - water : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Chromium Trioxide (1333-82-0)

Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

No additional information available

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Chromium Trioxide (1333-82-0)

This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex

XIII

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information available

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...

Additional information : Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

Ecology - waste materials : Hazardous waste due to toxicity

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

No REACH Annex XVII restrictions

Chromium trioxide is on the REACH Candidate List

Chromium trioxide is on the REACH Annex XIV List:

Authorisation number Sunset date REACH authorization exemptions

21/09/2017

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to

water (Classification according

to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 328)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct

contact with the product

The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work

with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008

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