Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate p.d.a.

Chemical name: Chromium(III) chloride hexahydrate
Synonyms: Chromium trichloride 6-hydrate
Chemical formula: _CrCl3 - _6H2O
Molar mass: 266.45 g/mol
CAS number: 10060-12-5
EC number: 233-038-3
Catalog number: CHEM-11250250

Hazard identification

H-statements: H302 - Harmful if swallowed

P-statements: P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing

Physical and chemical properties

• Form: solid
• Color: no data available
• Odor: no information
• Melting point: 83°C
• Boiling point: no data
• Autoignition temperature: no data available
• Flash point: not applicable
• Explosion limits: no data available
• Vapor pressure: no data available
• Density: 1.76 g/cm³ (25°C)
• Bulk density: no data
• Solubility in water: no data
• Solubility in organic solvents: no data

Purity information

• Content: min. 98.0%
• Sulfates (SO₄): max. 0.05%
• Zinc (Zn): max. 0.005 %.
• Cadmium (Cd): max. 0.005 %.
• Cobalt (Co): max. 0.005%
• Copper (Cu): max. 0.005%
• Nickel (Ni): max. 0.005%
• Lead (Pb): max. 0.005%
• Potassium (K): max. 0.01%
• Sodium (Na): max. 0.03%
• Calcium (Ca): max. 0.05%
• Iron (Fe): max. 0.01%

Transport information

• RID/ADR: not applicable
• UN number: not applicable

Remarks

Chromium(III) hexahydrate chloride p.d.a. is used in chemical analysis and in the synthesis of coordination compounds and metal complexes. The product should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and oxidizing substances.