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Barium chromate

EC / List no.: 233-660-5

CAS no.: 10294-40-3

Mol. formula: BaCrO4

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Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed, is toxic in contact with skin, 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, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, may cause an allergic skin reaction and may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

  • C

A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Carcinogenic

  • M

A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Mutagenic

  • Ss

A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Skin sensitising

  • Sr

A majority of data submitters agree this substance is Respiratory sensitising

This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 to < 100 tonnes per annum.

This substance is used by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

This substance is used by professional workers (widespread uses), 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

This substance is used in the following products: explosives.
This substance is used in the following areas: mining and building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: .
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: outdoor use.

Formulation or re-packing

This substance is used in the following products: explosives, coating products and adhesives and sealants.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.

Uses at industrial sites

This substance is used in the following products: coating products, adhesives and sealants, explosives, pH regulators and water treatment products and laboratory chemicals.
This substance is used in the following areas: mining and building & construction work.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in the production of articles, as processing aid and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).

Manufacture

Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.

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