Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Chromium (III) 2-ethylhexanoate, 70% in mineral spirits (8-10% Cr)
CAS Registry Number: 3444-17-5
Formula: Cr[OOCCH(C2H5)C4H9]3
EINECS Number: 222-357-3
Chemical Family: metal carboxylate
Synonym: 2-Ethylhexanoic acid, chromium salt
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 3444-17-5 70% 0.5mg/m3(as Cr) 0.5mg/m3(as Cr)
petroleum distilates 64742-46-7 30% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes.
Eye Contact: Causes moderate irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress, dizziness, weakness and drowsiness.
Acute Health Affects: Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Affects: Chromium (III) salts have acted as tumorigens and mutagens in animal studies.
NTP: Yes
IARC: Yes
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Do not
Ingestion:
induce vomiting as serious lung damage may result if aspirated.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: 230°F
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
Combustible. If involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Combustible. If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool place.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: green, viscous liq.
Molecular Weight: 481.62
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.01
Odor: organic odor
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, organic vapors, and metal oxides
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
No specific information available for title compound. For mineral spirits: Oral (rat); LD50: >34600mg/kg.
RTECS Data: Inhalation (rat); LC50: >21400mg/m3/4H. Intraperitoneal (rat); LDLo: 8560mg/kg. Administration onto the
skin (rabbit); LD50: 15400mg/kg.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N090 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
