Also known as Chromic Acid Disodium Salt, this substance presents as yellow crystals or crystalline powder and is soluble in water. Though it is noncombustible, care should be given as it is toxic by inhalation, ingestion and/or skin contact. Sodium Chromate is a strong oxidizer and absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. It is a corrosion inhibitor that is incompatible with strong acids. This chemical is highly toxic and may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin.