Lithium chromate

Synonyms

Chromic acid, dilithium salt; Chromic acid (H2CrO4), dilithium salt; Chromium lithium oxide; Chromium lithium oxide (CrLi2O4); Dilithium chromate; Dilithium chromate (Li2CrO4); Lithium chromate (Li2CrO4); Lithium chromate(VI); Lithium chromium oxide (Li2CrO4); [ChemIDplus] UN1479

Category

Chromium Compounds, Inorganic

Description

Dihydrate: Yellow deliquescent solid; Very soluble in water; [Merck Index] Yellow crystals; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as a corrosion inhibitor (water cooled atomic reactors, air conditioners, and antifreezes), low-temperature heat transfer medium, and oxidizing agent; [HSDB]

Comments

A strong oxidizing agent; Corrosive effects to skin and mucous membranes; Causes lacrimation; Ingestion can cause damage to liver and kidneys; [CAMEO] See "Lithium." See "Chromium" and linked occupational diseases.

Biomedical References

Yes

0.0001 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)

0.2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Li

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Yes

Other CNS neurotoxin

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

Established

Confirmed Human

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

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