Potassium Dichromate, ACS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Acute toxicity Dermal (Category 4) Acute toxicity Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity Oral (Category 3) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Category Acute 1) Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Category Chronic 1) Carcinogenicity (Category 1) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1) Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Respiratory sensitizer (Category 1) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1) Skin sensitizer (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1)

2.3 Other hazards

or covered by GHS None identified.

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May intensify fire; oxidizer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Wash areas of contact/exposure thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves and clothing and eye protection . Wear respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin/hair with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical attention. IF experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. In case of fire Use dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinction. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.