CHROMIUM (VI) OXIDE (CHROMIC ACID)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H314, H317, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H361f, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion Sub-category 1A) Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ Category 3 toxicity - repeated Category 1 exposure, Oral Short-term (acute) aquatic Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Hazard symbol

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility. May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a dry & well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Health hazards Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal : Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation : Category 2 Skin corrosion : Sub-category 1A) Serious eye damage : Category 1 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ : Category 3 toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated : Category 1 exposure, Oral Short-term (acute) aquatic : Category 1 hazard Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard : Category 1