Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

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 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 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. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

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. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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 P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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 P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

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

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 1 Repeated Exposure Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment