CHROMIC ACID (FLAKES)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310+H330, H314, H317, H318, H334, H335, H340, H350, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion : 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 system- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) ic toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ system- : Category 1 ic toxicity - repeated expo- sure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing diffi- culties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam for extinction. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.