CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE Property

Density 

1,79 g/cm³

solubility 

slightly soluble in H2O

color 

red monoclinic crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble cold H2O, readily soluble hot H2O [MER06]

EPA Substance Registry System

Acetic acid, chromium(2+) salt (628-52-4)

Safety

TSCA 

No

HS Code 

2915290000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

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

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

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

CHROMIUM (II) ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

deep red powder(s) or monoclinic crystal(s); easily oxidized, especially when moist, to chromic acetate; also listed as the dimer, CAS RN 14976-80-8; uses: preparation of other Cr salts, to absorb O2 in gas analyses [MER06] [ALD94]

Safety Profile

Mildly toxic by ingestion. The anhydrous acetate ignites spontaneously in air. See also CHROMIUM COMPOUNDS. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.