SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	CHROMIUM NITRATE AR (nonahydrate) (chromium (III) nitrate)
Catalogue No. :	AL1371	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	7789-02-8	EC Number :
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	28342990
Synonyms :	Chromic Nitrate Nonahydrate; Nitric Acid Chromium Salt Nonahydrate.
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
O; R9 Xn; R22 Xi; R36/37 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS03 GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE (NONAHYDRATE) AR
CAS No. :		7789-02-8
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Assure fresh air breathing. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of water/…. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid
Molecular mass :	400.15 g/mol
Colour :	Deep green crystals.
Odour :	odourless.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	2 - 3
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	60 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	100 °C
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	100 °C
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	1.8 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Air contact. Direct sunlight. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes skin irritation. pH: 2 - 3
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye irritation. pH: 2 - 3
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	2720
UN-No. (IMDG) :	2720
UN-No. (IATA) :	2720
UN-No. (ADN) :	2720
UN-No. (RID) :	2720
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	CHROMIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	CHROMIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	CHROMIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	CHROMIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	CHROMIUM NITRATE
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 2720, CHROMIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 2720, CHROMIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 2720, CHROMIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 2720, CHROMIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 2720, CHROMIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	III
Packing group (IMDG) :	III
Packing group (IATA) :	III
Packing group (ADN) :	III
Packing group (RID) :	III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : O2 Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T1 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAV Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3 Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Bulk (ADR) : VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV24 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 50 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 1Z
- Transport by sea
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q Stowage category (IMDG) : A Properties and observations (IMDG) : Purple crystals. Mixtures with combustible material are readily ignited and may burn fiercely. Solutions in water are slightly corrosive. Harmful if swallowed. MFAG-No : 141
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y546 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 10kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 559 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 563 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg Special provisions (IATA) : A803 ERG code (IATA) : 5L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : O2 Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1 Carriage permitted (ADN) : B Equipment required (ADN) : PP Provisions prior to loading (ADN) : LO04 Provisions for carriage in bulk (ADN) : CO02 Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0 Additional requirements/Remarks (ADN) : CO02 and LO04 apply only when this substance is carried in bulk or without packaging
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : O2 Excepted quantities (RID) : E1 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (RID) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T1 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3 Transport category (RID) : 3 Special provisions for carriage – Bulk (RID) : VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (RID) : CW24 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11 Hazard identification number (RID) : 50
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE (NONAHYDRATE) AR is not on the REACH Candidate List CHROMIUM(III) NITRATE (NONAHYDRATE) AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, significant hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 810) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements: Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Ox. Sol. 2 Oxidising Solids, Category 2 Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. R22 Harmful if swallowed R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system R9 Explosive when mixed with combustible material O Oxidising Xi Irritant Xn Harmful