Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 239
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
Chromium Nitrate
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Oxidizing solids (Category 2). May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303).
Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2A). Causes skin and serious eye irritation (H315+H319).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Chromium nitrate, nonahydrate
Synonyms: Chromium(III) nitrate; Chromic nitrate
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2150954 |
Cr(NO3)3•9H2O |
400.18 |
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Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable solid. Strong oxidizing agent; avoid contact with organic materials and reducing agents. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher. Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221+P370+P378).
NFPA Code
None established
Remove all ignition sources and water. Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites and azides. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Keep and store away from clothing and combustible materials (P220). Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: PEL 0.5 mg/m3 (OSHA); TLV 0.5 mg/m3 (ACGIH)
Metallic gray/black monoclinic crystals. Odorless. Soluble: Water and alcohol
Boiling point: 100 °C (decomposes) Melting point: 60 °C Specific gravity: 1.85
Avoid contact with heat, organic materials, reducing agents, and aluminum or magnesium metals. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Harmful dust, irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: N.A.
ORL-RAT LD50: 3250 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #27f is one option.
Shipping name: Chromium Nitrate. Hazard class: 5.1 Oxidizer. UN number: UN2720.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (236-921-1), RCRA code D001, D007.
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