Substance Information
Substance Information
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Chromium (III) oxide
EC / List no.: 215-160-9
CAS no.: 1308-38-9
Mol. formula:
Danger! According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is fatal if inhaled, may cause genetic defects, may cause cancer, is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, is toxic in contact with skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, causes serious eye damage, is harmful if swallowed, is suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child, may cause an allergic skin reaction, may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled, may cause respiratory irritation and causes skin irritation.
At least one company has indicated that the substance classification is affected by impurities or additives.
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Carcinogenic |
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Mutagenic |
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Skin sensitising |
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Some data submitters indicate they consider this substance as Respiratory sensitising |
| Substance is known to be on the EEA market in nanomaterial form. |
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
cosmetics and personal care products,
finger paints,
adhesives and sealants and
inks and toners.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use,
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment),
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)).
This substance can be found in complex articles, with no release intended:
vehicles.
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material),
plastic (e.g. food packaging and storage, toys, mobile phones) and
metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
cosmetics and personal care products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
finger paints,
laboratory chemicals and
pH regulators and water treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
building & construction work and
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
plastic products and
chemicals.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners),
outdoor use,
indoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. cooling liquids in refrigerators, oil-based electric heaters) and
outdoor use in close systems with minimal release (e.g. hydraulic liquids in automotive suspension, lubricants in motor oil and break fluids).
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
coating products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
cosmetics and personal care products,
finger paints,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
inks and toners,
non-metal-surface treatment products,
metals and
metal surface treatment products.
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,
cosmetics and personal care products,
fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay,
pH regulators and water treatment products,
metals,
finger paints,
non-metal-surface treatment products and
metal surface treatment products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
plastic products,
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement),
metals,
fabricated metal products and
machinery and vehicles.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
of substances in closed systems with minimal release,
as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates),
as processing aid and
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
The InfoCard summarises the non-confidential data on substances as held in the databases of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), including data provided by third parties. The InfoCard is automatically generated. Information requirements under different legislative frameworks may therefore not be up–to–date or complete. Substance manufacturers and importers are responsible for consulting official publications. This InfoCard is covered by the ECHA Legal Disclaimer.
about INFOCARD - Last updated: 31/08/2023