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Potassium Dichromate, ACS Grade, ≥ 99.0%, LabChem™

Catalog No. LC189401
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Quantity:
500 g
Packaging:
Poly Bottle

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7778-50-9
Molecular Formula Cr2K2O7
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 294.182
InChI Key KMUONIBRACKNSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym potassium dichromate, potassium bichromate, kaliumdichromat, iopezite, dipotassium bichromate, dipotassium dichromate, potassium dichromate vi, dichromic acid dipotassium salt, dipotassium dichromium heptaoxide, bichromate of potash
PubChem CID 24502
ChEBI CHEBI:53444
IUPAC Name dipotassium;oxido-(oxido(dioxo)chromio)oxy-dioxochromium
SMILES [O-][Cr](=O)(=O)O[Cr](=O)(=O)[O-].[K+].[K+]

Specifications

Boiling Point 500°C
Melting Point 398°C
Color Orange
CAS Max % 100
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 500 g
Linear Formula K2Cr2O7
UN Number UN3086
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Formula Weight 294.18
Percent Purity ≥99.0%
Grade ACS
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Poly Bottle
Decomposition Information Contains hexavalent Chromium
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Dichromate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Fatal if inhaled.
Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces.
No smoking.
Keep/Store away from clothing, combustible materials.
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
Do not breathe dust.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Avoid release to the environment.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth.
Do not induce vomiting.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If on skin (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Collect spillage.
Store locked up in a well ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
EINECSNumber 231-906-6
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
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