Effects may not appear for several days. Caution is advised. Acute exposure to chromic chloride may produce signs and symptoms that include corneal injury, oral burns, deep perforating ulcers, gastrointestinal inflammation, and hemorrhage. Pulmonary edema, bronchial asthma, circulatory collapse, and shock may also occur. Delayed effects such as hepatic encephalopathy, pneumoconiosis, acute hepatitis, renal failure, anemia, and thrombocytopenia may take as many as 7 days to manifest.
Hospitalization is essential.
Acute exposure to chromic chloride may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to chromic chloride.