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    Chromic acid

    1. Molecular Structure

    Chromic acid 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namedihydroxy(dioxo)chromium
    Molecular FormulaCrH2O4
    SMILESO[Cr](=O)(=O)O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight118.010 g/mol
    TPSA74.6 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointDecomposes at about 250 °C /Anhydrous chromic acid, chromic trioxide/
    Melting Point196 °C /Anhydrous chromic acid/
    Density1.67-2.82 /Anhydrous chromic acid/
    SolubilityIn water, 1.1X10+6 mg/L at 17 °C
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
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    Hazard Statements

    • H271 (26.7%): May cause fire or explosion; strong Oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
    • H300 (32.7%): Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H301 (16.8%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H310 (46.5%): Fatal in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
    • H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
    • H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
    • H314 (38.6%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
    • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
    • H318 (22.8%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H330 (48.5%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H334 (48.5%): May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
    • H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]
    • H340 (27.7%): May cause genetic defects [Danger Germ cell mutagenicity]
    • H341 (21.8%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
    • H350 (100%): May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
    • H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
    • H360FD: May damage fertility; May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]
    • H361 (49.5%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
    • H372 (27.7%): Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
    • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
    • H400 (88.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
    • H410 (100%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P203, P210, P220, P233, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P283, P284, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P306+P360, P316, P317, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P333+P317, P342+P316, P361+P364, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P371+P380+P375, P391, P403, P403+P233, P405, P420, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P203, P233, P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P272, P280, P284, P301+P316, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P333+P317, P342+P316, P361+P364, P362+P364, P363, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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