SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE (flakes)
Catalogue No. :	AL1381	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	1333-82-0	EC Number :	215-607-8
Grade :		EC Index Number :	024-001-00-0
Chemical Formula :	CrO3	HSN Code :	28191000
Synonyms :	Chromium(VI) Oxide,Chromic anhydride
Chemical Structure :	CrO3
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 1 H271 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 H311 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Sensitisation Respiratory, category 1 H334 Sensitisation Skin, category 1 H317 Germ cell mutagenicity, H340 Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A H350 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 H361f Specific target organ toxicity Repeated exposure, Category 1 H372 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Chronic Hazard, Category 1 H410 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Carc.Cat.1; R45 Muta.Cat.2; R46 Repr.Cat.3; R62 O; R9 T+; R26 T; R24/25 T; R48/23 R42 C; R35 R43 N; R50/53 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 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser H301+H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 - Fatal if inhaled H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H361f - Suspected of damaging fertility H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P260 - Do not breathe vapours, spray, dust, fume, gas P273 - Avoid release to the environment P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE 98%
CAS No. :		1333-82-0
EC Index No. :		024-001-00-0
EC No. :		215-607-8
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 :	Get medical advice/attention. If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Assure fresh air breathing.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Get medical advice/attention. Remove affected clothing and wash all exposed skin area with mild soap and water, followed by warm water rinse. Wash with plenty of soap and water.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer by inhalation. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in absorption through skin causing significant health hazard. Toxic in contact with skin. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	No additional information available

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 extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
Explosion hazard :	Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	No naked lights. No smoking.
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
Additional hazards when processed :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Precautions for safe handling :	Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapours. Eliminate all ignition sour
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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof 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 face shield
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 Colour
Colour :	Reddish brown.
Odour :	odourless.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	196 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	2.7 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: 63 g/100ml @ 20°C
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizin
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Heat. Sparks. Overheating. Open flame.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Toxic if swallowed. Dermal: Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation: Fatal if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity :	May cause genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity :	May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity :	Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	Ecology - water : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	Chromium Trioxide (1333-82-0) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
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
Chromium Trioxide (1333-82-0) This substance/mixture does not meet the PBT criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII This substance/mixture does not meet the vPvB criteria of REACH regulation, annex XIII
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 ...
Additional information :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Ecology - waste materials :	Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1463
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1463
UN-No. (IATA) :	1463
UN-No. (ADN) :	1463
UN-No. (RID) :	1463
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1463, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS, 5.1 (6.1, 8), II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1463, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS, 5.1 (6.1, 8), II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1463, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS, 5.1 (6.1, 8), II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1463, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS, 5.1 (6.1, 8), II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1463, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, ANHYDROUS, 5.1 (6.1, 8), II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1 (6.1, 8)
Danger labels :	5.1, 6.1, 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1 (6.1, 8)
Danger labels :	5.1, 6.1, 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1 (6.1, 8)
Danger labels :	5.1, 6.1, 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1 (6.1, 8)
Danger labels :	5.1, 6.1, 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1 (6.1, 8)
Danger labels :	5.1, 6.1, 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	Yes
Marine pollutant :	Yes
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : OTC Special provision (ADR) : 510 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP2 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAN Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3 Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V11 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV24, CV28 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 568 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 1W
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002 Packing provisions (IMDG) : PP31 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B2, B4 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q Stowage category (IMDG) : A Segregation (IMDG) : SG6, SG16, SG19 MFAG-No : 141
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y544 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 2.5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 558 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 562 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg ERG code (IATA) : 5CP
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : OTC Special provisions (ADN) : 510 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 2
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : OTC Special provision (RID) : 510 Limited quantities (RID) : 1kg Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (RID) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP2 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAN Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3 Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W11 Special provisions for carriage – Loading and unloading (RID) : CW24, CW28 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 568
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 trioxide is on the REACH Candidate List Chromium trioxide is on the REACH Annex XIV List: Authorisation number Sunset date REACH authorization exemptions
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 328) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance) Denmark Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 ye
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 2 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Aquatic Chronic 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 1 Carc. 1A Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Muta. 1B Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Ox. Sol. 1 Oxidising Solids, Category 1 Repr. 2 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Resp. Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Respiratory, category 1 Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A Skin Sens. 1 Sensitisation — Skin, category 1 STOT RE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — Repeated exposure, Category 1 H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 Fatal if inhaled H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects R24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed R26 Very toxic by inhalation R35 Causes severe burns R42 May cause sensitization by inhalation R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact R45 May cause cancer R46 May cause heritable genetic damage R48/23 Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility R9 Explosive when mixed with combustible material C Corrosive N Dangerous for the environment O Oxidising T Toxic T+ Very toxic