Substance Information
Substance Information
Chromium trioxide
EC / List no.: 215-607-8
CAS no.: 1333-82-0
Mol. formula: CrO3
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed, is toxic in contact with skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, may cause fire or explosion (strong oxidiser), is suspected of damaging fertility, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Additionally, the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations identifies that this substance is fatal in contact with skin, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child and may cause respiratory irritation.
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Carcinogenic |
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Mutagenic |
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Possibly Toxic to Reproduction |
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Skin sensitising |
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Respiratory sensitising |
- Substance of very high concern (SVHC) and included in the candidate list for authorisation.
- Substance of very high concern requiring authorisation before it is used (Annex XIV of REACH).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 to < 10 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
non-metal-surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
metal surface treatment products.
This substance has
an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals and
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Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and
as processing aid.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
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about INFOCARD - Last updated: 25/03/2023