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Product Name:
Chromyl chloride
Formula:
Cl2CrO2
Synonyms:
Chromium(VI) dichloride dioxide;Chromium(VI) oxychloride;Dichlorochromium(VI) oxide
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Chromium oxychloride appears as a dark red fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to tissue. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Deep red liquid; appears black under reflected light |
| Odor | Pungent odor |
| Boiling Point | 241 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Melting Point | -141.7 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Solubility | Reacts with water (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Density | 1.96 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | Relative vapor density (air = 1): 5.3 |
| Vapor Pressure | 20 mmHg (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride/. |
| Viscosity | Slightly less viscous than water |
| Corrosivity | Will cause severe corrosion of common metals. |
| Heat of Vaporization | 113 Btu/lb = 62.6 cal/g = 2.62X10+5 J/kg |
| pH | ... hexavalent chromium compounds are acidic |
| Surface Tension | 36.61 dynes/cm = 0.03661 N/m at 19 °C |
| Ionization Potential | 12.60 eV |
| Other Experimental Properties | Strong oxidizing agent; non-conductor of electricity |
| Chemical Classes | Metals -> Chromium Compounds, Inorganic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H271:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H340:Germ cell mutagenicity H350:Carcinogenicity H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 154.90 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 153.868039 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 153.868039 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 2 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 0 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 5 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Chromium oxychloride appears as a dark red fuming liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to tissue.