| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Chromium hexacarbonyl | 【Synonyms】
Chromium hexacarbonyl
Hexacarbonylchromium | 【CAS】
13007-92-6 | 【Formula】
C6CrO6 | 【Molecular Weight】
220.06 | 【EINECS】
235-852-4 | 【RTECS】
GB5075000 | 【RTECS Class】
Tumorigen; Mutagen | 【Merck】
13,2253 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
10337 (G) | 【EC Class】
carcinogenic |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
White crystalline or granular solid. Sublimes at room temperature. | 【Solubility in water】
Insoluble | 【Melting Point】
90 | 【Boiling Point】
210 | 【Vapor Pressure】
1 | 【Density】
1.77 g/cm3 | 【Usage】
Substance is used in catalysts for olefin polymerization and isomerization. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Wash mouth out with water. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | 【Eyes】
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store protected from light. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. May cause lung damage. | 【Skin】
May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Chrome ulcers , penetrating lesions of the skin, occur chiefly on the hand and forearms where there has been a break in the epidermis. | 【Eyes】
May cause eye irritation. | 【Ingestion】
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 23 21/22 40 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 22 36/37 45 | 【UN (DOT)】
3282 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | 【Respirators】
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. | 【Exposure Effects】
May cause cancer in humans. Chronic exposure to water insoluble hexavalent chromium compounds has been shown to be associated with lung cancer and gastrointestinal tract tumors. | 【Exposure limit(s)】
0.01 mg/m3 TLV |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
210 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will burn if involved in a fire. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. | 【Fire Potential】
This material is probably combustible. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Stability】
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. | 【Decomposition】
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, chromium dioxide. |
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