Potassium dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.   GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled.   GHS08 Health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Muta. 1A H340 May cause genetic defects. Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.   GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.   GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

potassium dichromate

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable