CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE (CHROMIC ACID)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H311, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H361f, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger Hazard statement(s) H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 Fatal if inhaled H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary statement(s) Prevention P201 Obtain special instructions before use P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P260 Do not breathe dust/fume P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection P284 In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection Precautionary statement(s) Response P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If more than 15 mins from Doctor, INDUCE VOMITING (if conscious) P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets to extinguish Precautionary statement(s) Storage P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 Store locked up P420 Store separately

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Chemwatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 4 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S6 Oxidizing Solids Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Sensitisation (Skin) Category 1, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1, Sensitisation (Respiratory) Classification [1] Category 1, Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1A, Carcinogenicity Category 1A, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Long-Term Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Page 1 continued...