☣️ UN 1755 • CLASS 8
Chromic acid, solution
Placard: Corrosive. Training/quick-reference only — use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions.
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⚠️ This page is a quick-reference aid. For real incidents: stage upwind, isolate, deny entry, request Hazmat early, and consult the current ERG + SOP/SOG.
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UN 1755
Class: 8
Placard type: Corrosive
ERG: Guide 154 (check current ERG)
Isolation: ERG 154: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill consider initial evacuation 100m downwind
Chemical & Response Details
| Also known as | Chromic(VI) acid solutionChromium trioxide solutionChromium(VI) hydroxide solutionChromic anhydride solution |
| CAS Number | 7738-94-5 |
| Appearance | Dark orange to red liquid with no distinct odor. Highly corrosive aqueous solution of chromium(VI) oxide. |
| Flash Point | Not applicable (aqueous solution, non-flammable) |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 100C (212F), varies with concentration |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable (aqueous solution) |
| Water Reactivity | Already in aqueous solution; dilution generates heat but no violent reaction |
| Extinguishing | Water spray to reduce vapors, soda ash or lime to neutralize; avoid direct water jet on concentrated solution |
| PPE | ⚠️ Level B minimum; full face SCBA, chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe corrosive and toxic effects |
| Isolation | ERG 154: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill consider initial evacuation 100m downwind |
Chemical details are general reference only. Always verify with current SDS, ERG, and SOP/SOG.
Common hazards (high level)
- TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
- Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
- Avoid any skin contact.
- Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
- Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental
- Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive
- Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
- Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
First actions (field-minded)
- CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
- Keep unauthorized personnel away.
- Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
- Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
- Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters
- For highlighted materials: see Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances.
- For non-highlighted materials: increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind
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UN 1755 — Chromic acid, solution HAZMAT RADIO NOTE — UN 1755
Product: Chromic acid, solution
Class 8 / Corrosive / ERG 154
PPE: Level B minimum; full face SCBA, chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe corrosive and toxic effects
ISOLATION: ERG 154: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill consider initial evacuation 100m downwind
ACTION: Stage upwind · Isolate · Deny entry · Request HazmatRADIO
Use for: Quick radio or face-to-face size-up. Short, structured, field-ready.
=== IC HAZMAT BRIEFING ===
UN 1755 — Chromic acid, solution
Class: 8 | Placard: Corrosive | ERG Guide: 154
Appearance: Dark orange to red liquid with no distinct odor. Highly corrosive aqueous solution of chromium(VI) oxide.
Water Reactivity: Already in aqueous solution; dilution generates heat but no violent reaction
Extinguishing: Water spray to reduce vapors, soda ash or lime to neutralize; avoid direct water jet on concentrated solution
PPE: Level B minimum; full face SCBA, chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe corrosive and toxic effects
Isolation: ERG 154: isolate spill 25-50m all directions; for large spill consider initial evacuation 100m downwind
— Key Hazards —
• TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury
• Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes.
• Avoid any skin contact.
— First Actions —
• CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper
• Keep unauthorized personnel away.
• Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.
SOURCE: allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1755 | Always use current ERG + SOP/SOGIC BRIEFING
Use for: Incident command briefing, staging area whiteboard, or pre-entry team brief. Full chemical + response details.
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Use for: Quick text to command or incoming units. Fits in a single SMS. Includes link to full page.
⚠️ Quick-reference only. Always use current ERG + SOP/SOG for incident-specific actions. Page: https://allfirefighter.com/hazmat/un/1755
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FAQ
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive Some are oxidizers and may ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.
Level B minimum; full face SCBA, chemical-resistant suit, butyl rubber gloves; avoid all skin contact due to severe corrosive and toxic effects
No. This is a training/quick-reference aid only. Always consult the current ERG Guide 154 and your department SOP/SOG for incident-specific protective actions.
Sources (high level): DOT/PHMSA marking & class concepts + ERG usage principles. This page does not reproduce ERG guide text—always consult the current ERG for incident-specific protective actions.