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Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis)
Description
Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate is used as an organic synthesis catalyst and as an additive to intravenous solutions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 83°C |
| Color | Green |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| Linear Formula | CrCl3·6H2O |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Merck Index | 14,2222 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in diethyl ether. |
| IUPAC Name | chromium(3+) hexahydrate trichloride |
| Formula Weight | 266.45 (158.35 Anhydrous) |
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Safety and Handling
- Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P390-Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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