Chromium(III) chloride, also called chromium trichloride, is a chloride of chromium; in its anhydrous form it is a violet crystalline solid. It is used in chromizing, tanning and waterproofing, as a polymerisation catalyst for olefins, as a textile mordant and as a corrosion inhibitor. It also serves as an intermediate for chromium metal and other chromium compounds.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- CrCl3
- Appearance
- Violet crystalline solid
- Synonyms
- chromium trichloride · chromic chloride
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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