Barium chromate

Synonyms

Barium chromate (1:1); Barium chromate(VI); Barium chromium oxide (BaCrO4); Baryta Yellow; C.I. 77103; C.I. Pigment Yellow 31; CI 77103; CI Pigment Ylllow 31; Chromic acid, barium salt (1:1); Lemon Yellow; Lemon chrome; Lwmon Yellow (inorganic pigment); Permanent Yellow; Pigment Yellow 31; Ultramarine Yellow; [ChemIDplus] UN1564

Category

Chromium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a pigment (artists' colors and colorant in glass, ceramics, and porcelain), corrosion inhibitor (jointing pastes and metal primers); Also used in pyrotechnics, fuses, safety matches, ignition control devices, and high-temperature batteries; [HSDB] Used in corrosion-resistant paints; [Ullmann]

Comments

See "Chromium" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

0.0002 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 "Barium compound, 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

Confirmed Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Chromium, chronic toxic effect
• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Battery Manufacturing
• Glass Manufacturing
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)

Activities

Activities with risk of exposure:

• Ceramics making
• Glassblowing
• Painting