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Product Name: Chromium Picolinate
Chemical Formula: C18H12CrN3O6
CAS Number: 14639-25-9
Synonyms: Tris(piccolinate)chromium(III), Chromium(III) picolinate
Recommended Uses: Nutritional supplement, research chemistry
Supplier Identifier: Provided by manufacturer
Contact Information: Emergency phone number, physical address, and business email required as per regulatory standards
Emergency Phone: Refer to supplier details
Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture under GHS. May cause mild irritation to eyes or skin on contact.
Signal Word: None required
Pictogram: Not applicable
Hazard Statements: May cause eye, skin, and respiratory irritation on prolonged or repeated exposure; dust may be harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid breathing dust or powder. Wash hands after handling.
Other Hazards: No significant hazard in normal usage, though chronic exposure to chromium compounds linked to adverse health effects.
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may cause coughing, shortness of breath; ingestion in large amounts may affect kidneys and liver; eye or skin contact could result in minor irritation.
Chemical Name: Chromium Picolinate
Common Name: Chromium Picolinate
CAS Number: 14639-25-9
Concentration: 100% pure unless diluted for a specific purpose
Impurities: None significant under standard laboratory-grade material
Additives: None
Batch-specific Information: Available through supplier for traceability and quality assurance
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention for large ingestions.
Most Important Symptoms: May cause mild irritation of eyes, skin, respiratory tract; no known acute toxicity at standard supplemental levels.
Notes for Physician: Treat symptomatically. Chromium(III) is less toxic than hexavalent forms.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry powder, water spray, foam, or carbon dioxide.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Stable under normal circumstances. Thermal decomposition could release fumes of chromium oxides and nitrogen oxides.
Specific Hazards: Dust from spilled material may become airborne and ignite under rare conditions.
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear.
Advice: Keep containers cool with water spray if exposed to fire. Contain run-off from fire control.
Personal Precautions: Avoid generating dust. Use personal protective equipment—gloves, safety glasses, dust masks.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent release into drains, surface waters, or soil.
Methods for Cleanup: Sweep up material without creating dust. Collect in suitable labeled containers for disposal according to local regulations.
Procedures for Spills: Ventilate area, wash affected surfaces with water following cleanup.
Safe Handling: Avoid dust formation. Handle using local exhaust or dust extraction. Keep away from food, drink, and animal feed.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed original container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight; avoid humidity and moisture contact.
Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not eat, drink or smoke during use.
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation, preferably local exhaust. Handle in fume hood if available.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses or chemical goggles, impervious gloves, laboratory coat, dust mask or respirator (NIOSH approved for particulates).
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for Chromium Picolinate; general chromium and dust thresholds apply: OSHA PEL (TWA) for insoluble chromium(III) compounds—0.5 mg/m3.
Environmental Protection: Minimize release to environment; prevent dust formation.
Special Requirements: Eyewash stations and safety showers in workplace recommended.
Appearance: Reddish-purple powder or crystalline solid
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH (for solution): Slightly acidic to neutral
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Decomposes at approximately 300°C
Boiling Point: Not applicable, decomposes
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: Non-flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not relevant
Relative Density: ~1.8 g/cm3
Solubility in Water: Poorly soluble
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not self-igniting
Decomposition Temperature: >300°C
Viscosity: Not relevant in solid form
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive in dry solid state
Possible Hazardous Reactions: None known under normal usage
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to heat, sources of ignition, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers and mineral acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Chromium oxides, nitrogen oxides under combustion or thermal decomposition
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rodents reported >5,000 mg/kg; low toxicity expected via oral exposure at supplemental levels
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eye, and ingestion
Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation to eyes, respiratory tract; prolonged ingestion at very high doses may impact kidney and liver function
Chronic Toxicity: Continued exposure above nutritional levels not recommended; animal studies indicate low toxicity compared to Cr(VI) compounds
Skin Sensitization: Not classified as sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No significant evidence for carcinogenic potential of chromium(III) compounds in humans; IARC lists only hexavalent chromium as a carcinogen
Reproductive or Developmental Effects: No conclusive evidence of adverse reproductive effects
Target Organs: Liver, kidneys at extreme doses
Aquatic Toxicity: Poorly soluble in water, minimal documented toxicity to aquatic life at standard concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Not readily degradable; may persist in environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Expected to have low bioaccumulation due to poor solubility and low mobility
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility
Ecotoxicological Data: Limited data, but chromium(III) is generally less toxic to marine and terrestrial organisms than chromium(VI) forms
Other Adverse Effects: Release in significant quantities should be avoided to prevent accumulation in environment over time
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Rinse thoroughly, dispose as hazardous chemical waste
Special Precautions: Do not allow large quantities into drains, water courses, or soil
Recycling/Recovery: Not typically recycled; disposal via chemical waste processor or incineration in approved facility
UN Number: Not regulated as hazardous material for transport
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for ground, air, or sea
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Avoid generating dust during handling and transport; protect containers from damage
Transport in Bulk: No restrictions under Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and IBC code.
SARA Title III (Sections 302/304/311/312/313): Not listed under these sections
TSCA Inventory: Listed
OSHA Hazards: Not considered hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
EPA Regulations: Not subject to specific reporting requirements
REACH Status: Registered for use in EU under specific concentration limits
Canadian WHMIS Classification: Not classified as hazardous
Other National Inventories: Check with local regulatory authorities for site-specific detail
