Ammonium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H300, H311, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 1 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Toxic to reproduction Category 1B

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H300: Fatal if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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/doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P405: Store locked up. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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.