Tert Butyl chromate

Applications

It is used as an organic source of chromium, in making catalysts, and as a curing agent for urethane foams.

Safety

tert-Butyl chromate reacts strongly with reducing agents, moisture, acids, alcohols, hydrazine, and other combustible materials. tert-Butyl chromate is itself flammable. It is designated a potential occupational carcinogen by the United States National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, as it may cause lung cancer. Symptoms of exposure to tert-butyl chromate can include eye, skin, and respiratory irritation; eye and skin burns; drowsiness, muscle weakness; skin ulcers; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; dyspnea; and cough.