Potassium chlorotrioxochromate

Agent Name
Potassium chlorotrioxochromate
CAS Number
16037-50-6
Formula
Cl-Cr-O3.K
Major Category
Metals
Potassium chlorotrioxochromate formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.0001 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter
STEL (ACGIH)
0.0005 mg/m3, as Cr(VI), inhalable particulate matter
PEL (OSHA)
0.005 mg/m3, as Cr(VI)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Established
NTP Carcinogen
Human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Human

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: