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Chromium

CAS 7440-47-3 · Cr
Hazard class
Danger — Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Irritant / harmfulHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation
  • H320 Causes eye irritation
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H371 May cause damage to organs
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL *: TWA 1 mg/m3 7303 , ID125G [*Note: The PEL also applies to insoluble chromium salts.]
IDLH 250 mg/m3 (as Cr)
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
231-157-5 · CHROMIUM · Chrome · Chromium metal · Chrom · Chromium, elemental · Dinakrome · BioChrome
Molecular weight
51.996 g/mol
Data source
Aggregated classification PubChem · REACH-registered
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