Calcium bichromate Property

Melting point:

decomposes above 100℃ [MER06]

Density 

2.370

solubility 

very soluble in H2O; reacts with ethanol;insoluble in ethyl ether, ctc

form 

red-orange crystals

color 

red-orange crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

very soluble H2O; insoluble ether, CCl4; reacts with alcohol [MER06]

CAS DataBase Reference

14307-33-6

EPA Substance Registry System

Chromic acid (H2Cr2O7), calcium salt (1:1) (14307-33-6)

Safety

RIDADR 

3288

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H350May cause cancer

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Calcium bichromate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

bipyramidal, reddish orange crystal(s); not hygroscopic, if pure; used as a catalyst in manufacturing CrCl3and CrO3 and as a corrosion inhibitor [MER06]