Potassium dichromate, 1 kg

This 1 kg Potassium Dichromate is categorized under reagents for fixing mixtures within histology/microscopy applications. Its CAS Number is 7778-50-9. This compound has a Molecular Weight of 294.18 g/mol and belongs to both potassium compounds and chromates, dichromates substance groups. In the workplace, various precautions must be taken due to its toxic, corrosive, and oxidizing nature. Safety goggles and gloves should be worn, and no eating, drinking, or smoking is allowed near this substance. Additionally, there is a binding occupational exposure limit value of 0.005 mg/m3 set by the European Union's Directive 2019/130/EU for chromium(VI) compounds, with transitional measures allowing a limit value of 0.010 mg/m3 until January 17, 2025

• CAS Number: 7778-50-9
• Molecular Formula: K2Cr2O7
• Molecular Weight: 294.18
• Exact Mass: 293.772825
• Boiling Point: Decomposes at 932 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 748 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 2.676 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
• H300: Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]