CHROMIC ACID FLAKE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H300, H310, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H341, H350, H360, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidising solids Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 repeated exposure not otherwise classified Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. Fatal if swallowed. May be corrosive to metals. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Presents a health hazard which is not otherwise classified.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Collect spillage. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store separately.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.