Substance profile
Calcium Chromate
Calcium Chromate is yellow monoclinic rhombic crystals.
01 · Identification
What Calcium Chromate is
Calcium Chromate is yellow monoclinic rhombic crystals. It melts at 1000 °C, is slightly soluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as carcinogens.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H350 | May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P270, P273, P280, P301, P308, P312, P313, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Calcium Chromate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 1000 °C (1832 °F) | DOE PAC | |
| 1000 °C (1832 °F) | decomposes, decomposes | HSDB | |
| Density | 2.89 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| 3.12 g/cm³ | ICSC | ||
| 1 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | CAMEO | |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water | HSDB | |
| Soluble in dilute acids | HSDB | ||
| Insoluble in acetone | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Calcium Chromate
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Reducing agents, azides, aluminum, hydrogen peroxide, hydrazine, magnesium
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
CALCIUM CHROMATE is a strong oxidizer and reacts with acids and ethanol. (NTP, 1992)
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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