Chemical Name:Calcium chromate
CAS:13765-19-0
ID: | 266 |
Classifier: | Inter-ministerial Committee on GHS |
Year Classified: | FY2006 |
Reference Manual: | GHS Classification Manual (10 Feb, 2006) |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Explosives | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive properties |
2 | Flammable gases (including chemically unstable gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
3 | Aerosols | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not aerosol products |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
7 | Flammable solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-flammable (Dihydrate (HSDB,2006)) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Containing no chemical groups with explosive or self-reactive properties |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (Dihydrate (HSDB,2006)) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Non-combustible (Dihydrate (HSDB,2006)) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified | - | - | - | - | Stable to water (water solubility: 13.2mg/100g (20degC), Lide (84th,2003)) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Classified as "solid" according to GHS definition |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Classification not possible due to the absence of data, though being inorganic compounds containing oxygen |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Not organic compounds |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 3 | Danger | H301: Toxic if swallowed |
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264: Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P330: Rinse mouth. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the rat LD50 (oral route) value of 108mg/kg representing the lower of the two testing data, 108mg/kg and 249mg/kg (ATSDR (2000)). | |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not applicable | - | - | - | - | Due to the fact that the substance is "solid" according to the GHS definition and inhalation of its gas is not expected. |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available Based on the description in ACGIH (7th, 2001), ATSDR (2000), CERI Hazard Data 97-18 (1998), EHC 61 (1988) and EU-RAR No.53 (2005): Substances including calcium chromate may cause chromium ulcers and skin ulcers (chromium holes) in humans. |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available Based on the description in EU-RAR No.53 (2005) of the effects on human health: Accidental splashing of highly water-soluble Cr (VI) compounds in solution into the eye has resulted in damage to the human eye; A number of case reports indicate corneal/conjunctival inflammation and severe symptoms such as corneal erosion and ulceration, with the intensity of the symptoms increasing at lower pH and higher temperatures; Accidental exposure causes corneal edema and opacity; Single and repeated exposure causes severe, persistent damage to the eye and skin associated with the formation of ulcers. |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Category 1 | Danger | H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled |
P304+P341: IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P285: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Chromium is classified into "Respiratory Sensitizing Substance" by the ad hoc committee of the Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy, and "Respiratory Sensitizing Substance: Group 2"* by the Japan Society for Occupational Health. These classifications, though not specifying potassium dichromate, seem to include chromium compounds. Potassium dichromate, which is a chromium compound, should thus cause respiratory sensitization. * There is a provision to the effect that "the category refers to the substance concerned and its compounds, but does not identify all substances causing respiratory/skin sensitization. | |
4 | Skin sensitization | Category 1 | Warning | H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction |
P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321: Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Chromium is classified into "Skin Sensitizing Substance" by the ad hoc committee of the Japanese Society of Occupational Allergy, and "Skin Sensitizing Substance: Group 1"* by the Japan Society for Occupational Health. These classifications, though not specifying potassium dichromate, seem to include chromium compounds. Potassium dichromate, which is a chromium compound, should thus cause skin sensitization. * There is a provision to the effect that "the category refers to the substance concerned and its compounds, but does not identify all substances causing respiratory/skin sensitization. | |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Category 2 | Warning | H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects |
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Based on the negative data on multi-generation mutagenicity tests (dominant lethal tests), the absence of data on germ cell mutagenicity tests in vivo and germ cell genotoxicity tests in vivo, positive data on somatic mutagenicity tests in vivo (sister chromatid exchange tests), described in IARC 49 (1990) and NTP DB (Access on January 2006). | |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Category 1A | Danger | H350: May cause cancer |
P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Due to the fact that the substance is classified as Category K (as Chromium hexavalent (VI) compounds) by NTP (2005), Group 1 (as Chromium (VI)) by IARC (1990), Category 1 (as Chromium hexavalent (VI) compounds) by the Japan Society for Occupational Health. | |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | Insufficient data available As for the reproductive toxicity of chromium (IV), refer to potassium dichromate (CAS: 7778-50-9). |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available The acute toxicity of hexavalent chromium compounds manifests as "cough, yellow-green phlegm, dyspnea, pulmonary congestion, vomiting (yellow-green mucus), gastralgia, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hepatic damage, renal damage" (CERI Hazard Data 97-18 (1998)). Refer to the GHS classification result of potassium dichromate (ID 0262, CAS 7778-50-09). |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available The chronic toxicity of hexavalent chromium compounds manifests as "nasal mucosa, inflammation and ulcers in the pharynx and larynx, nasal septum perforation" (CERI Hazard Data 97-18 (1998)). Refer to the GHS classification result of potassium dichromate (ID 0262, CAS 7778-50-09). |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
Hazard class | Classification | Symbol | Signal word | Hazard statement | Precautionary statement | Rationale for the classification | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term) | Classification not possible | - | - | - | - | No data available |
* Classification was conducted by relevant Japanese Ministries in accordance with GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government, and is intended to provide a reference for preparing GHS labelling and SDS for users. * This is a provisional English translation of classification results and is subject to revision without notice. * The responsibility for any resulting GHS labelling and SDS referenced from this site is with users. |
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