Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate is used as a catalyst, as a mordant in printing and dyeing industry. It is involved in the preparation of anhydrous tetrahydrofuran complex of chromium(III) chloride by reacting with trimethylsilylchloride. It finds application in the manufacturing of a variety of chromium-containing pigment in Paint industry and other chromium salts in the chemical industry.

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

• Melting Point: 83°C
• Color: Black to Green
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3260
• Merck Index: 14,2222
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in acetone. Soluble in water,alcohol. Insoluble in ether
• IUPAC Name: trichlorochromium;hexahydrate
• Formula Weight: 266.45 (158.35 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: ≤99.5%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.76 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H290-H302-H317
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H334-H314-H318-H302-H317 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P234-P261-P264b-P270-P272-P280g-P301+P312-P302+P352-P330-P333+P313-P363-P390-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	233-038-3
RTECSNumber	GB5450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only