Chromium (VI) (EC: 606-053-1)

CAS 18540-29-9 various Danger
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Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

Very hard gray solid with a metallic luster.

Synonyms

chromic anhydride, chromic oxide, chromium(VI) oxide (1:3), chromium trioxide, ammonium chromate, ammonium dichromate, barium chromate, basic lead chromate, calcium chromate, chromium [VI] chloride, chromium trioxide, chromyl chloride, lead chromate, potassium chromate, potassium dichromate, sodium chromate, sodium dichromate, strontium chromate, molybdenum orange, zinc chromate, zinc chromate hydroxides, zinc potassium chromates (hydroxides)

Data Sources

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