Chromium carbide

Agent Name
Chromium carbide
CAS Number
12012-35-0
Formula
C2-Cr3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Chromium carbide (Cr3C2); Trichromium dicarbide; [ChemIDplus] Chromic carbide; [MSDSonline]
Category
Chromium Compounds, Inorganic
Description
Crystals; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in extrusion dyes, pumps, valves, and spray-on coatings; [Hawley]
Comments
May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; May damage eyes; "Stable under recommended storage conditions." [MSDSonline] See "CARBIDES." See "Chromium."
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Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr
PEL (OSHA)
0.5 mg/m3, as Cr
Explanatory Notes
VP = practically zero; Mp = 1900 deg C; [MSDSonline]

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