Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Synonyms

Chlorid chromity hexahydrat [Czech]; Chromic chloride; Chromic chloride hexahydrate; Chromic chloride in plastic container; Chromium chloride hexahydrate; Chromium trichloride hexahydrate; Chromium(3+) chloride hexahydrate; Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate; Hexaaquachromium chloride; Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Chromium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Green or violet, deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Soluble in water at 20 deg C; [ACGIH]

Sources/Uses

Used in chromizing, tanning, waterproofing and as a polymerization catalyst, textile mordant, and corrosion inhibitor; [Merck Index]

Comments

CrIII compounds do not cause chrome ulcerations but may cause allergic dermatitis in workers with prior sensitization to CrVI compounds. [ILO Encyclo] CrIII is an essential trace mineral in the human diet. [ATSDR Case Studies] A respiratory tract irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] See "Chromium."

Biomedical References

0.003 mg/m3, as Cr(III), inhalable particulate matter

0.5 mg/m3

Explanatory Notes

Soluble Cr(III) compounds are assigned RSEN and DSEN; [ACGIH]

Yes

Yes

Not classifiable

Not Classifiable

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)