Dust entry

Chromic acid and chromates CrO3 (acid) 1333-82-0 (CrO3) GB6650000 (CrO3) {as Cr(VI)}]

CrO3: Dark-red, odorless flakes or powder. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (H2CrO4).] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 100.0 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 482°F (Decomposes) Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH Sol: 63% Eyes: Prevent eye contact ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba Fl.P:

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit resp sys; nasal septum perf; liver, kidney damage; leucyt, Skin: Soap flush immedTarget organs: Blood, resp sys, liver, kidneys, eyes, skin [lung cancer] Swallow: Medical attention immed

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: Chromic acid and chromates CrO3 (acid) 1333-82-0 (CrO3) GB6650000 (CrO3) {as Cr(VI)}]. Physical description: CrO3: Dark-red, odorless flakes or powder. [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution (H2CrO4).] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 100.0 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 482°F (Decomposes) Skin: Prevent skin contact NIOSH Sol: 63% Eyes: Prevent eye contact ¥: ScbaF:Pd,Pp/SaF:Pd,Pp:AScba Fl.P:

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection