{"id":670,"date":"2012-04-03T14:07:22","date_gmt":"2012-04-03T13:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentrochema.nl\/?p=670"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:40:41","slug":"potassium-dichromate-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gentrochema.nl\/en\/potassium-dichromate\/","title":{"rendered":"Potassium Dichromate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"jerd5t\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"83\">Potassium Dichromate (K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087) Supplier for Non-EU Markets &amp; Authorized Users<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"331\">\n<thead data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"125\">\n<tr data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"125\">\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"101\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chemical name<\/th>\n<th class=\"last:pe-10\" data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"125\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Potassium Dichromate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"331\">\n<tr data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"166\">\n<td data-start=\"136\" data-end=\"155\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Chemical formula<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"166\">K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"193\">\n<td data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"180\" data-col-size=\"sm\">CAS number<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"193\" data-col-size=\"sm\">7778-50-9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"219\">\n<td data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"206\" data-col-size=\"sm\">EC number<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"219\">231-906-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"243\">\n<td data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"232\" data-col-size=\"sm\">UN number<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"243\">UN 3086<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"308\">\n<td data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"265\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ADR classification<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"308\">Class 6.1 (5.1) \u2013 Toxic Oxidizing Solid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"331\">\n<td data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Packing group<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"331\">II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"549\">Gentrochema supplies <strong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"388\">Potassium Dichromate (K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087)<\/strong> exclusively under specific regulatory conditions and in accordance with applicable international chemical legislation and hazardous goods transport regulations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"794\">Potassium dichromate is a hexavalent chromium compound (Cr VI) listed under <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"667\">REACH Annex XIV (Authorisation List)<\/strong> and classified as a <strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"729\">Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC)<\/strong> within the European Union.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"14iixbd\" data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"816\">Regulatory Status<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"907\">Gentrochema BV no longer holds an active EU REACH Authorisation for Potassium Dichromate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"994\">As a result, Gentrochema can only supply this product under the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<li data-section-id=\"v3q1cb\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1081\">Supply to customers located <strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1081\">outside the European Union \/ European Economic Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hddrdl\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1149\">Supply under <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1149\">T1 customs status (non-EU customs cleared goods)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y75sge\" data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1258\">Supply to customers who possess their own valid REACH Authorisation for the intended use within the EU\/EEA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1452\">Potassium dichromate may therefore only be supplied where all applicable regulatory obligations are fulfilled by the customer or where the material remains outside EU customs free circulation.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1exkfhz\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1486\">What is Potassium Dichromate?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1765\">Potassium dichromate (K\u2082Cr\u2082O\u2087) is an orange-red crystalline inorganic compound containing hexavalent chromium (Cr VI). The product is a strong oxidizing agent and has historically been widely used in industrial chemical processes and specialized surface treatment applications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1985\">The substance is highly soluble in water and valued for its oxidizing, corrosion-inhibiting, and metal treatment properties. The product is supplied as an orange crystalline solid.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2164\">Due to its toxicological classification and environmental hazards, potassium dichromate is subject to strict regulatory control under REACH, CLP, ADR, IMDG and IATA legislation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2197\">The substance is classified as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2291\">\n<li data-section-id=\"177rg9t\" data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2205\">Toxic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eyr5md\" data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2220\">Carcinogenic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i8sder\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2232\">Mutagenic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f1fkaj\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2245\">Reprotoxic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y78zrc\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2273\">Environmentally hazardous<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ctyw5\" data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2291\">Strong oxidizer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2355\">Signal word: <strong data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2316\">Danger<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"12drk17\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2383\">Industrial Applications<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2480\">Potassium dichromate has historically been used in specialized industrial applications such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2788\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ofdx6i\" data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2525\">Safety matches industry (oxidizing agent)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nny97s\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2551\">Metal surface treatment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17fw65c\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2586\">Aerospace &amp; defense applications<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ctm1yv\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2617\">Corrosion inhibition systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2k3evq\" data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2639\">Laboratory reagents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fuorlz\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2686\">Pigment and specialty chemical manufacturing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lxp1ph\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2714\">Wood preservation systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bqcf0g\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2745\">Chromium compound production<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"59sfaj\" data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2788\">Oxidation processes in chemical industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2790\" data-end=\"2936\">In the safety matches industry, potassium dichromate is used as a powerful oxidizing agent in specialized match compositions and ignition systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"3103\">Certain industrial applications within the EU\/EEA may still be permitted only where covered by a valid REACH Authorisation held by the user or upstream supply chain.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"7dpeog\" data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3125\">Safety &amp; Handling<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3282\">Potassium dichromate must be handled exclusively by trained professionals using appropriate industrial safety procedures and personal protective equipment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3284\" data-end=\"3572\">Avoid inhalation of dust and prevent contact with skin and eyes. The product should be stored in tightly closed original packaging in a dry and well-ventilated area, away from combustible materials, reducing agents, acids and incompatible substances.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3626\">For transport purposes the product is classified as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3728\">\n<li data-section-id=\"u4jw8u\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3641\"><strong data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3641\">UN 3086<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c5u777\" data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3667\"><strong data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3667\">ADR Class 6.1 (5.1)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vxq48e\" data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3690\"><strong data-start=\"3670\" data-end=\"3690\">Packing Group II<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ub09c2\" data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3728\">Environmentally hazardous substance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1rycasv\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3754\">Packaging &amp; Logistics<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3804\">Potassium dichromate is supplied exclusively in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3849\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lqf4vo\" data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3822\"><strong data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3822\">25 kg bags<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bo26o\" data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3849\"><strong data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3849\">1000 kg pallet units<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3874\">Minimum order quantity:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3908\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1prv3hv\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3908\"><strong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3908\">1000 kg per order\/shipment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"4100\">The product is packed in suitable hazardous goods packaging for international transport and export applications, subject to applicable legal restrictions and customer compliance obligations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4227\">Supply possibilities are evaluated case-by-case depending on destination country, regulatory status and intended application.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"49ca7r\" data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4265\">International Supply &amp; Compliance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4317\">Gentrochema supports international customers with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4459\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1t4n71b\" data-start=\"4319\" data-end=\"4337\">Export logistics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r90ej7\" data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4361\">T1 customs procedures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ucpgjc\" data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4393\">Dangerous goods documentation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2tus3i\" data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4432\">International transport coordination<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6kq2gg\" data-start=\"4433\" data-end=\"4459\">Regulatory communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4461\" data-end=\"4657\">Customers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, national and international regulations concerning the import, use, storage and handling of Potassium Dichromate.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"11aftbs\" data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4681\">Request Information<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4854\">For regulatory inquiries, export possibilities, technical specifications or international supply requests regarding Potassium Dichromate, please contact our team directly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4902\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">&#x1f449; 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