Potassium chlorotrioxochromate

Synonyms

Chromate(1-), chlorotrioxo-, potassium (1:1), (T-4)-; Chromate(1-), chlorotrioxo-, potassium, (T-4)-; [ChemIDplus] Potassium chlorochromate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN1479

Category

Chromium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Orange odorless powder; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Comments

A strong oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; Possible carcinogen by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Chromium" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Yes

0.0001 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter

0.0005 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter

0.005 mg/m3, as Cr(VI)

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Skin burns

Established

Human carcinogen

Confirmed Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic