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Search result for: chromium*

Table showing details for chromium*
Chemical
Category & User Codes
DG Class
DG PG
UN CAS No
Guidance notes
chromium*
 . . . metal
K-12
1
2
3
4
5
6
PS
NR

DHS

CW

Not Hazardous   		-
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7440-47-3 		Harmless when used as solid metal samples in schools.
Chromium compounds are of variable toxicity dependent on whether they contain Cr3+ or Cr6+.
Cr3+ is much less toxic than Cr6+, this is reflected in Cr3+ compounds being at least ten times less toxic than Cr6+ compounds.
Cr6+ compounds are carcinogenic risks, whereas Cr3+ compounds are not.

Disposal: Solid waste of this chemical may be disposed of in the garbage (to landfill).

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