Potassium chromate cas no:7789-00-6
Synonyms: Chromium(VI) Ion standard solution Fluka; Chromate ion chromatography standard solution Fluka; Chromium(VI) standard concentrate 10.00 g Cr(VI); Chromium(VI)
NamePotassium chromate
CAS7789-00-6
SynonymsChromium(VI) Ion standard solution Fluka; Chromate ion chromatography standard solution Fluka; Chromium(VI) standard concentrate 10.00 g Cr(VI); Chromium(VI)
EINECS(EC#)232-140-5
Molecular FormulaK2CrO4
Molecular Weight194.17
Appearancelemon-yellow crystals
Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
Hazardclass5.1
Hazard T:Toxic
Risk R22;R36/37/38;R43;R46;R49;R50/53;R8
Safety
Hazard Codes:?
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H T: Toxic.
H N: Dangerous for theenvironment.
H O: Oxidizing.
Risk Statements: 49-46-43-51/53-8-50/53-36/37/38-22-45-52/53
R 49: May cause cancer by inhalation.
R 46: May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 43: May cause sensitization by skin conta.
R 51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 8: Contact with combustible material may cause fir.
R 50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
R 22: Harmful if swallowed.
R 45: May cause cancer.
R 52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: 53-45-60-61-36/37-26
S 53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use.
S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S 60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet.
S 36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
RIDADR: UN 3288 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS GB2940000
HazardClass: 5.1
PackingGroup: III
RTECS: GB2940000
LD50/LC50: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 180 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity: Potassium chromate - California: carcinogen, initial date 2/27/87 (Chromium (VI) compounds). NTP: Known carcinogen (Chromium (VI) compounds). IARC: Group 1 carcinogen (Chromium (VI) compounds).
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Mutagenicity: Ames-test: positive. Mutagen.
