Trichromium silicide
Agent Name
Trichromium silicide
CAS Number
12018-36-9
Formula
Cr3-Si
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Chromium silicide (Cr3Si); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chromium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Black odorless pieces and powder; Insoluble in water; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
May cause abrasive skin and eye irritation; Inhalation may cause dry throat and coughing; Chronic inhalation exposure may cause fibrosis of lungs and nasal and/or lung cancer; [Materion Advanced Chemicals MSDS] See "Chromium silicide." See "Chromium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.003 mg/m3, as Cr(III), inhalable particulate matter
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Soluble Cr(III) compounds are assigned RSEN and DSEN; [ACGIH]
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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