Products Description of Chromium(III) Fluoride CAS#7788-97-8
Chromium(III) fluoride, alternatively named chromium trifluoride, is an inorganic compound bearing the chemical formula CrF₃. It is commonly deployed as a mothproofing agent for wool fabrics, a halogenation catalyst, a marble hardener and a colorant.
Per the preliminary carcinogen classification list released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), WHO, on 27 October 2017, chromium(III) compounds fall into Group 3 carcinogen category.
Chromium(III) fluoride Chemical Properties
| Melting point | >1000°C |
| density | 3.8 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| solubility | insoluble in H2O, ethanol |
| form | powder |
| color | Green |
| Water Solubility | insoluble H2O; soluble HCl, violet color [MER06] |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Merck | 142223 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3 |
| NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3; IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 0.5 mg/m3 | |
| LogP | -2 at 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7788-97-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Chromium fluoride (CrF3) (7788-97-8) |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 20/21/22-31-34 |
| Safety Statements | 26-27-28-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 1756 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GB6125000 |
| Hazard Note | Corrosive |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 8 |
| PackingGroup | II |
| HS Code | 28261990 |
Product Application of Chromium(III) Fluoride CAS#7788-97-8
Chromium(III) fluoride is utilized for wool dyeing and acts as a mothproof treatment agent for wool textiles. It also functions as a halogenation catalyst, marble hardener and colorant. Beyond these uses, it can serve as a general chemical reagent for diverse laboratory and industrial operations.
