Sodium chromate, tetrahydrate

Hazard statements

T+ Very toxic N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 45 May cause cancer. R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage. R 60 May impair fertility R 61 May cause harm to the unborn child R 21 Also harmful in contact with skin. R 25 Also toxic if swallowed. R 26 Also very toxic by inhalation. R 34 Causes burns. R 42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. R 48/23 Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 0 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

2.2 Label elements

Danger 3.1/2 - Fatal if swallowed. 3.1/3 - Toxic in contact with skin. 3.1/2 - Fatal if inhaled. 3.4/1 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. Danger 3.4/1 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. 3.5/1A - May cause genetic defects. 3.6/1A - May cause cancer. 3.7/1A - May damage fertility or the unborn child. 3.9/1 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Danger 3.2/1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Warning 4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash 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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear respiratory protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment is urgent (see label). Specific treatment (see label). Specific measures (see label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.