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Potassium Dichromate - Technical Grade
Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Potassium Dichromate - Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- potassium-dichromate-sodium-bichromate-technical-grade
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 7778-50-9PubChem
- Formula
- Cr2K2O7PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 294.18PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
Not yet characterized — Specification limits for this product have not been published yet. Contact Technical Services for the current specification; lot-specific certificates ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Solid | Published reference |
| Odor | Odorless, no distinctive odor | Published reference |
| Density | 2.676 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes at 932 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | 748 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | N/A | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN3086Adjudicated
- Hazard Class
- 6.1Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Toxic solids, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Potassium dichromate)Adjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360FD, H372, H400, H410Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P201, P210, P220, P233, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301+P310, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P313, P308+P313, P314, P320, P321, P330, P333+P313, P342+P311, P362, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403, P403+P233, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Potassium Dichromate - Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Application Guidance
Potassium Dichromate - Technical Grade (Technical) application guidance is available on request. Contact Alliance Chemical Technical Services for grade-specific use recommendations.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area in original sealed containers. Refer to product SDS for material-specific guidance.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Consult the SDS for material-specific incompatibilities.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN3086, Toxic solids, oxidizing, n.o.s. (Potassium dichromate), 6.1, PG II
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2026-08-12 | Canonical data updated: 5 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 5 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data updated: 5 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.